Online privacy
Policy report
The Children’s Online Privacy Code and targeted advertising
The Children’s Online Privacy Code is widely expected to address a range of privacy issues for children, including targeted advertising. This paper explores a discussion held by 21 experts from academia and civil society around how the Code might address targeted advertising.
Briefing paper
Consultation with young people about the children’s online privacy code and the right to access, correct or delete data
This paper captures insights from a workshop with young people, all with lived experience in the out-of-home care system. It explores their perspectives on online privacy and aims to reflect their voices as authentically as possible. The briefing was shared with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner to inform the development of the Children’s...
Report
Track, harass, repeat: investigating attitudes that normalise tech-based coercive control
This summary report explores attitudes and expectations that could normalise the use of tech-based coercive control in relationships. It aims to understand the prevalence of certain harmful expectations and attitudes relating to tech-based surveillance and micro-management (often elements of tech-based coercive control) in intimate relationships.
Report
Made to manipulate: the impact of deceptive online design practices on wellbeing and strategies to mitigate harm
This report describes what Australia can learn from other countries in tackling deceptive and manipulative online design features. It finds that Australia is falling behind and lacks economy-wide protections against unfair trading practices. The report makes recommendations for government, regulators and businesses.
Briefing paper
Consultation with young people from migrant and diaspora background about the Children’s Online Privacy Code
This paper presents insights from interviews with young people from migrant and diaspora backgrounds, conducted to inform the development of the Children’s Online Privacy Code. Prepared for the Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner, the briefing amplifies youth perspectives on digital privacy and highlights their priorities for policy reform.