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'No legitimate reason' for everyday public use of encrypted platforms (itnews.com.au)
10 points by badRNG on May 10, 2021 | hide | past | favorite | 5 comments


Here is the text in question:

> "The ACIC will use the new powers outlined in the Bill to focus efforts on understanding and gathering intelligence on TSOC groups who are using encrypted communication platforms to conceal their criminal activities . These platforms are used almost exclusively by SOC groups and are developed specifically to obscure the identities of the involved criminal entities and enable avoidance of detection by law enforcement. They enable the user to communicate within closed networks to facilitate highly sophisticated criminal activity. ACIC observation shows there is no legitimate reason for a law-abiding member of the community to own or use an encrypted communication platform."

[Note: SOC is Serious and Organized Crime]


Private Financial Data

socially taboo but legal activity

business plans and data

political strategy


Because I want to.


Because I'm curious and want to explore the space to find new, exciting, and legitimate reasons for everyday public use of encrypted platforms.


Encryption is bad for your health! Trust us to monitor your activities to be sure your ideas are correct. Thank you, Big Mother.




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