Perth Airport free customer wi-fi allowing data harvesting labelled 'absolute disgrace', as cyber security expert raises alarm

Perth Airport's wi-fi policy is "an absolute disgrace" and an invasion of privacy, according to a senior West Australian MP who says he's appalled that users' data can be used and distributed in any way the airport sees fit. "When Perth Airport provides wi-fi, it is subject to an acceptable use policy set by our internet service provider," the spokesperson said, "This requires Perth Airport to ensure that customer content uploaded is not defamatory, offensive or in breach of third-party IP rights. Item 7 on Perth Airport's terms and conditions when using their wi-fi: “By submitting Your Content through any of the PAPL App or Online Services, you grant us a royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide, license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, broadcast, sublicense and/or otherwise exploit part or all of Your Content in any medium, by any means or for any purpose, and to authorise others to do so and you acknowledge you own or have obtained all necessary rights in Your Content to grant this license.” She said it put consumers in a "really difficult position" and demonstrated the need for law reform. The terms and conditions for using Perth Airport's wi-fi have been branded a "disgrace" by a WA MP. Man allegedly behind 'evil twin' airport wi-fi networks charged Photo shows A man wearing cold weather gear standing amongst a town covered in snow A Perth man is released on strict bail conditions after appearing in court accused of starting up "evil twin" wi-fi networks, to get the personal details of users at multiple locations, including airports across Australia.