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Facing up to reality – New Zealand is failing on controlling facial recognition technology
Submission: Ia Tangata
Last minute changes make gang patch law even worse
Watch the Police and Facial Recognition webinar
Douglas Ewen 1967 – 2024
10th July 2024 – Webinar: Facial recognition and the NZ Police
Interested in how facial recognition technology (FRT) might be used in policing? What are the ethical considerations in using FRT … Keep reading “10th July 2024 – Webinar: Facial recognition and the NZ Police”
Watch the Physical Privacy in Prison webinar
23 April 2024 – Webinar: Physical Privacy in Prison
We’re very pleased that Anna Smart, winner of the 2023 NZCCL VUW Law Essay Prize has agreed to present her … Keep reading “23 April 2024 – Webinar: Physical Privacy in Prison”
Essay prize winner announced!
We are delighted to announce that the winner of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties essay prize for 2023 is … Keep reading “Essay prize winner announced!”
Media release: we oppose gang patch ban
The Council views the government’s proposals to further undermine the civil liberties of New Zealanders accused of being gang members … Keep reading “Media release: we oppose gang patch ban”
Nov 7th – Let’s Talk: new govt & new year
Come and join an informal chat about civil liberties over food/drink at the Southern Cross Bar in Wellington. This time’s … Keep reading “Nov 7th – Let’s Talk: new govt & new year”
Submission: Ram Raid Offending and Related Measures Amendment Bill
Submission: Electoral (Lowering Voting Age for Local Elections and Polls) Legislation Bill
Response to Privacy Commission’s 2023 Biometrics Discussion Paper
The Founding and Early History of the New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties
Submission: Corrections Amendment Bill
Submission: Content Regulation review
Aug 15th – Let’s talk: online content review
Let’s Talk: Police oversight and the toothless IPCA
Is oversight of the police working in New Zealand? The IPCA (Independent Police Conduct Authority) can investigate complaints but the … Keep reading “Let’s Talk: Police oversight and the toothless IPCA”