Tag: AFP

Crime-fighting AI research centre launches at Monash Uni

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A new research centre focused on AI-powered law enforcement initiatives has been set up by the Australian Federal Police and Monash University. The AI for Law Enforcement and Community...

AFP warned about PwC leaks in 2018

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The federal police declined to pursue an investigation into the PwC tax leaks scandal in 2019, despite the Tax Office providing it with evidence one of the firm’s former...

AFP may expand PwC investigation, re-evaluates contracts

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Australian Federal Police may expand the remit of an investigation of global consulting giant PwC over the firm’s use of confidential Treasury information to market tax minimisation schemes...

Police guidance on account takeover powers missing in action

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Federal law enforcement agencies have sought advice on the implementation of controversial account takeover powers after the watchdog found holes in their internal policies as warrants were being issued....

Cops used hacking powers six times in first year

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Law enforcement agencies were issued six warrants to covertly monitor and alter suspects’ data last year, marking the first use of controversial hacking powers. The new warrants allow the...

O’Neil details measures to mitigate Medibank breach harms

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The federal government has engaged social media companies and placed protections on government data as part of initial measures designed to respond to the release of stolen Medibank customer...

The confronting reality of pervasive surveillance laws

Posted on   |  by Carrick Ryan
When discussing the topic of government electronic surveillance, I often reflect on the time during a significant AFP Counter Terrorism investigation that we had cause to install a hidden...

National security committee calls for more oversight powers

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The national security committee has urged the government to hand it improved oversight powers over intelligence agencies and to increase funding to other oversight agencies. The Parliamentary Joint Committee...