Case documents drop + supporter Q&A this Friday
I have just published a bunch of “meaty” documents from my FOI case. Unfortunately I can’t publish everything I have at this stage. And of course, I don’t have everything, either, because of s 70 confidentiality orders.
Before I outline what I’ve published, a quick note that I am doing a supporter Q&A this Friday 18 September at 19:00 UTC+10. I’ll send the link to my Chuffed and Pozible supporters on Thursday evening. If you want to become a supporter, head over to my Chuffed campaign.
So, what’s in the drop?
In respect of Services Australia’s case, I have published:
- The open affidavit of Mr Garrett McDonald, CISO and General Manager Cyber Security at Services Australia
- A redacted version of the confidential affidavit of Mr McDonald
- A further open affidvit of Mr McDonald
I am not able to publish Service’s Australia Statement of Facts, Issues, and Contentions (SOFIC/SFIC) at this time. Nor other submissions that are technically not part of the evidence. After the Tribunal hands down their decision, I will apply for these documents to be released from the Harman obligation that prevents their disclosure.
In respect of my case, I have published:
- Professor Vanessa Teague’s expert report. Vanessa analysed the app and gave evidence on its behaviour and implementation, and expert opinion about source code and software security.
- Dr Peter Serwylo’s expert report. Peter gave evidence about Android app development, distribution and security.
- My affidavit in which I give evidence on a range of topics including open source software development, source code transparency policy/regulation/legislation in Australia and abroad, and existing efforts to analyse and reverse engineer of the App.
- My Statement of Facts, Issues and Contentions
Finally, I have also published the Joint bundle of authorities which contains legislation, case law and other binding instruments relied upon by either party in this proceeding.
It is my hope that this material may be useful to people in Australia, and perhaps elsewhere, in pursuing source code transparency through Freedom of Information or similar mechanisms, and in pushing for and undertaking policy reform.
Happy reading!
—Fraser
