Digital communications
Report
Video conferencing technology and risk
The response to COVID-19 created a major new market for video conferencing technologies (VCT), but this led to concerns over privacy and cybersecurity. This white paper evaluates the cyber risks of the use of VCT.
Case study
The consent trap
This project explores consumer experiences of informed consent regarding privacy on smartphone devices, and to help develop practical resources for privacy professionals who deal with the problem of informed consent on mobile devices.
Report
Responsible data re-use framework
This framework document seeks to inform decision-makers on how best to re-use data to solve public problems, such as tackling COVID-19. This framework seeks to inform if, when and how the re-use of personal data can be aligned with people’s expectations and societal values.
Report
Under the radar: harmful industries' digital marketing to Australian children
This report highlights the worrying fact that digital marketing for alcohol, unhealthy food and gambling is reaching children at a very young age, affecting their attitudes, habits, consumption – and health. This report calls for strong, evidence-based policies and government regulation to protect children from digital marketing by harmful industries.
Report
Everything in moderation: platforms, communities and users in a healthy online environment
This paper argues that the principles and practice underpinning most major digital platforms have failed to create healthy online spaces, and that current attempts by states to regulate these spaces will fall short of addressing the root causes of this failure.