ACIC thinks there are no legitimate uses of encryption. They're wrong, and here's why it matters
- Written by Gernot Heiser, Scientia Professor and John Lions Chair, UNSW

Australia’s parliament is considering legislation to give new powers to the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) and the Australian Federal Police. These powers will allow them to modify online data, monitor network activity, and take over online accounts in some circumstances.
Last week, in a submission to parliament...





