Qantas Data Leak Court Injunction Sets a Scary Precedent for Reporting
I'm scared to even write about this, and that's a terrible position to be in as a reporter. As a commentator, I understand that I'm often lumped into the "journalist" category, and I accept that.
However, the Qantas data leak is being reported and handled in a way that's left me frankly blown away. A Supreme Court of NSW injunction has struck fear through newsrooms across Australia.
Qantas went to court to prevent anyone from sharing or even looking at the data stolen from their systems three months ago. The implications of this injunction are concerning, and it's unclear how this will affect the reporting of similar incidents in the future.
I'm scared to even write about this, and that's a shit position to be in as a reporter.
The court's decision has set a scary precedent for reporting, and it's essential to consider the potential consequences of such actions on the media and the public's right to information.
Author's summary: Qantas data leak sparks reporting fears.