Australian authorities have begun using their controversial “extraordinary” new hacking warrants, allowing them to “disrupt” the data of suspected offenders and access their online accounts. The Identify and Disrupt Bill was passed with bipartisan support in August last year. It allows the Australian Federal Police and Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission to access three new warrants…

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