University of Melbourne violates privacy laws in disciplining student protesters

The Australian Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner is investigating the University of Melbourne for violating privacy laws by using surveillance to identify students sitting in protest against the war in Gaza. Twenty-one student protesters have been served with "general misconduct" notices based on CCTV footage and records of their wifi use.

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240708-australia-university-under-probe-over-surveillance-of-pro-palestinian-protesters/

Publication: Middle East Monitor

Writer: Middle East Monitor

Publication date: 2024-07-08