Tag: Encryption busting

AFP uses encryption powers to order technical assistance

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s encryption-busting laws were used by federal police for the first time last year to force at least one undisclosed tech company to provide assistance, in an escalation of...

Use of encryption powers doubles but still no terrorism cases

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry and Joseph Brookes
Australia’s controversial encryption-busting powers have not been used to investigate terrorism offences for a fifth year in a row, despite the former Coalition government using the heightened prospect of...