Computer network operations and ‘rule-with-law’ in Australia

Computer Network Operations (CNOs) refers to government intrusion and/or interference with networked information communication infrastructures for the purposes of law enforcement and security intelligence. The following article explores how CNOs are lawfully authorised in Australia, and considers th...

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Main Authors: Adam Molnar, Christopher Parsons, Erik Zouave
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society 2017-03-01
Series:Internet Policy Review
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Online Access:https://policyreview.info/node/453
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description Computer Network Operations (CNOs) refers to government intrusion and/or interference with networked information communication infrastructures for the purposes of law enforcement and security intelligence. The following article explores how CNOs are lawfully authorised in Australia, and considers the extent to which the current use of CNOs are subject to ‘counter-law’ developments. More specifically, the article finds that the scope and application of CNOs in Australia are subject to weak legislative controls, that while such operations might be ‘lawful’, they undermine rule of law and disturb core democratic freedoms.
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Computer network operations and ‘rule-with-law’ in Australia
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Policing
Rule of law
Surveillance
title Computer network operations and ‘rule-with-law’ in Australia
title_full Computer network operations and ‘rule-with-law’ in Australia
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Intelligence
Policing
Rule of law
Surveillance
url https://policyreview.info/node/453
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