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Australia's 'Swiss cheese-like age verification' may lead to a VPN ban — and the whole country's digital safety is on the line

Australia's longest-running digital rights group, Electronic Frontiers Australia, warns that "extraordinary privacy, security, and online safety risks" will arise if access to VPNs is restricted.

TechRadar

VPN apps rocket up download charts in Australia as porn websites begin blocking users

Proton VPN moves from 174th to 19th place as NordVPN goes from 189th to 13th, as porn websites in Australia start requiring age verification for users

The Guardian - AU

Australia rolls out ‘for the good of our kids’ ad campaign ahead of teen social media ban

‘For the good of’ campaign urges parents to discuss upcoming ban

The Independent UK

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Key stakeholders in Australia’s social media age assurance trial frozen out amid media leaks and resignations

Trial’s advisory board may not see the final report until communications minister releases it in the coming weeks

The Guardian - AU

Face age and ID checks? Using the internet in Australia is about to fundamentally change

New codes developed by the tech sector and eSafety commissioner come into effect in December, with major ramifications for internet users

The Guardian - AU

Get a VPN and delete your cookies, Australia’s privacy laws are still lagging behind

A privacy reform bill is being introduced this week but advocates fear industry lobbying has dumped some changes in the too-hard basket

The Guardian - AU

PRD Newcastle plays catch-up with how it uses clients' personal data

PRD Presence customers' personal information can now be shared more widely.

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