A Better Official Information Act
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The Official Information Act is the legal expression of a very simple idea – we've got a right … Keep reading “A Better Official Information Act”
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Media release: Immigration Minister called on to uphold New Zealand’s human rights reputation
The Minister for Immigration, Iain Lees-Galloway, should ensure prominent human rights voices are able to be heard at the International … Keep reading “Media release: Immigration Minister called on to uphold New Zealand’s human rights reputation”
Civil liberties and reasonable limits on freedom of expression
We support freedom of expression as a key civil liberty in a democratic society but recognise that this can reasonably
… Keep reading “Civil liberties and reasonable limits on freedom of expression” Media release: IGIS report ignores morality of NZ spying in South Pacific
Surveillance is a civil liberties issue says NZCCL
In a report published yesterday the IGIS found that the GCSB was … Keep reading “Media release: IGIS report ignores morality of NZ spying in South Pacific”
Media release: Disappointment as Government says it has no plans to reform the Official Information Act
Contrary to reporting last year, it seems that the Government currently has no plans to reform the Official Information … Keep reading “Media release: Disappointment as Government says it has no plans to reform the Official Information Act”
Guest article: Public registers & privacy – NZ DNS introduces IRPO
Occasionally we publish guest articles about matters relevant to civil liberties in New Zealand. The following article discusses an important … Keep reading “Guest article: Public registers & privacy – NZ DNS introduces IRPO”
Secret evidence unacceptable
The recent court case in Wellington where evidence was withheld from the defendant and their lawyer in the name of … Keep reading “Secret evidence unacceptable”
Official Information Act review requires public participation
We welcome the government's commitment to review the Official Information Act as part of a wider move to improve open … Keep reading “Official Information Act review requires public participation”
Police backdoor access to private data
Once again it seems that the banks have been handing over private customer information to the Police. They handed over … Keep reading “Police backdoor access to private data”
Do the telephone companies store SMS texts?
The question came up online of whether New Zealand telephone companies store SMS text messages, and whether they then make … Keep reading “Do the telephone companies store SMS texts?”
Customs, compelled device unlocking, and PR spin
Stuff reports:
… Keep reading “Customs, compelled device unlocking, and PR spin”A new law means Customs will no longer be able to demand that people entering the country
Why we support effective encryption
We know that encryption was on the agenda at the recent Five Eyes spy network meeting in Ottawa, with Australia taking … Keep reading “Why we support effective encryption”
Letter to Peter Dunne re the failure of oversight of the DIA’s internet filter by the IRG
Dear Peter Dunne,
We write to you in your capacity as the Minister of Internal Affairs.
The Facts
NZ Council for Civil Liberties Chairperson’s Report 2016
I've been Chairperson of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties for two years now and therefore it's time for my … Keep reading “NZ Council for Civil Liberties Chairperson’s Report 2016”
Initial reaction to the New Zealand Security & Intelligence Bill
The new Security and Intelligence Bill does a lot.
The huge scope is why we're still working on our analysis … Keep reading “Initial reaction to the New Zealand Security & Intelligence Bill”
Resources: NZ Intelligence & Security Bill
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11696675The Government has just announced the introduction of the NZ Intelligence & Security Bill 2016. This is a … Keep reading “Resources: NZ Intelligence & Security Bill”
Liberty Watch April-May 2016
Round up of civil liberty news for April and May.
Speech: It’s about power, not privacy
Speech given by NZCCL chairperson Thomas Beagle to the Rotary Forum – The Privacy Security Dilemma.
I'm not here … Keep reading “Speech: It’s about power, not privacy”
AboutMe is to privacy as FYI is to the OIA
The New Zealand Privacy Commissioner has launched a new tool, AboutMe, to help people request their personal infomation from … Keep reading “AboutMe is to privacy as FYI is to the OIA”
Libertywatch March 2016
Round up of civil liberty related news in March 2016.