Computer password laws being ‘sneaked’ through SA Parliament, Greens say | ABC News (Australia)

Posted by Steven Kirby | Nov 15, 2017 | ABC News (Australia), Cybersecurity, Digital Rights, Legislation and Regulation, Password, Policing and Law Enforcement, Privacy, South Australia, State Government | 0 |

The laws were sold as a further measure against child exploitation material, but the Greens worry they are being expanded to cover offences such as fraud.

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Computer password laws being ‘sneaked’ through SA Parliament, Greens say | ABC News (Australia)