Tag: CLOUD ACT

Ombudsman seeks more funds for CLOUD Act role

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has asked for more funding to properly scrutinise the proposed new data-sharing deal with the US, which would give “significant new powers to covertly intrude on...

CLOUD Act data sharing deal concerns

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
There are calls for the federal government to put on hold its plans to secure a data-sharing deal with the US during the coronavirus pandemic so proper scrutiny can...

Fix needed for US CLOUD deal: Labor

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
New legislation would be required for Australia to qualify for a much sought-after data-sharing agreement with the US, paving the way for amendments to the controversial encryption powers, according...

‘No issues’ on encryption for CLOUD Act deal

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
There are “no issues” with Australia qualifying for a data-sharing agreement with the US due to the controversial encryption powers, according to the Home Affairs department. In an answer...

Labor amendments won’t solve encryption

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Labor’s proposed amendments to the highly contentious encryption legislation were a welcome step in the right direction, but “tinkering at the edges” won’t fix the underlying issues with the...

Senate backs CLOUD encryption fix

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The senate’s backing of a motion calling on the federal government to make its controversial encryption powers compliant with a US data-sharing law has been branded “disingenuous” and “worrying”...

Encryption laws a CLOUD deal risk

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Australia’s recently passed encryption laws may undermine the federal government’s hopes of securing a data-sharing deal with the United States, a US House Committee has confirmed. Home Affairs Minister...