Australia’s anti-encryption laws come under independent scrutiny this week. The countrys Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) referred the legislation to the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM) The move follows strong complaints from the technology sector about its scope and perceived lack of clarity. Microsoft’s Brad Smith warned that given the vagueness of the legislation, people’s privacy was at risk. He warned that the legislation could turn companies away from storing data in Australia.”]
Source: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2019/03/29/aussie-anti-encryption-law-gets-independent-review/