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Managed by Wesnet’s Safety Net Australia team, this website discusses technology, privacy, and safety in the context of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and violence against women.

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Stalkerware alert: the danger of sideloaded parental monitoring apps

May 26th, 2025|Comments Off on Stalkerware alert: the danger of sideloaded parental monitoring apps

Applications sourced from alternative sources to official app stores are known as ‘sideloaded apps’. Sideloaded parental control apps differ from those in the Google Play or Apple App Store because they are not [...]

Connected cars are advanced surveillance devices on wheels

May 26th, 2025|Comments Off on Connected cars are advanced surveillance devices on wheels

Recent research, Driving Blind: The Unexamined Risk of Connected Cars, by Katharine Kemp at UNSW, highlights serious flaws in the data practices of new internet-connected cars in Australia, emphasising the need for urgent reform [...]

Password Managers Under Attack

February 24th, 2025|Comments Off on Password Managers Under Attack

Cybercriminals are starting to target password managers to gain access to important digital accounts. A recent report, Picus Security's Red Report 2025 revealed there have been three attacks in the last year and [...]

Privacy4Cars’ Vehicle Privacy Report

January 16th, 2025|Comments Off on Privacy4Cars’ Vehicle Privacy Report

Australians are being urged to educate themselves about their vehicle safety with privacy database, Privacy4Cars. By entering the vehicle's VIN number, Privacy4Cards generates a free Vehicle Privacy Report (VPR) that allows consumers to [...]

Australia Mandates Apple, Google to Halt Terror and Child Sexual Abuse on Their Platforms

January 16th, 2025|Comments Off on Australia Mandates Apple, Google to Halt Terror and Child Sexual Abuse on Their Platforms

Global tech giants must tackle child sexual abuse material and pro-terror content under new standards set by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner. Starting December 22 of last year, companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta [...]

Social media banned for under 16s

December 18th, 2024|Comments Off on Social media banned for under 16s

The federal government’s proposed ban on social media accounts for users under 16 will not require all Australians to use the digital identity scheme, according to communications officials. They noted that age verification methods will [...]

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What is technology safety?

Technology safety is the concept that everyone has the right to use technology without being harassed or abused. On this site you will find a wide range of resources and advice on the latest information in how you can use your technology safely. For more, check out our resources, latest blog posts, and attend our annual Technology Summit.

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