Four developments of note
Four recent developments we think are worth noting.
Harmful Digital Communications Act bar for "harm" lowered
Ex-judge David Harvey explains … Keep reading “Four developments of note”
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Syrian-born NZ citizens forced by NZ Customs to give device & social media passwords
Andrea Vance at 1News reports that Syrian-born Kiwis are being held up when re-entering New Zealand:
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Police tasering of man in cell “excessive and unjustified”
A South Auckland Police sergeant's Tasering of an Auckland man in his cell was "contrary to policy, excessive and unjustified" … Keep reading “Police tasering of man in cell “excessive and unjustified””
Privacy Commissioner to examine MSD demands for social service users’ information
The Privacy Commissioner has announced an investigation into the Ministry of Social Development's requirement that social service providers collect and … Keep reading “Privacy Commissioner to examine MSD demands for social service users’ information”
Corrections subjects at-risk prisoners to “cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment”
The Department of Corrections has broken anti-torture laws in its treatment of prisoners at risk of self-harm, according to the … Keep reading “Corrections subjects at-risk prisoners to “cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment””
Corrections finally release Crimes of Torture Act report
From the NZ Herald:
… Keep reading “Corrections finally release Crimes of Torture Act report”New Zealand prisoners have been subjected to degrading treatment, including being filmed while strip searched,
Policing by force
Four police officers were found not guilty of assaulting a man in Napier. The police officers smashed the car windows, used … Keep reading “Policing by force”
Customs able to demand unlock/passwords at the border
The Government's new Customs and Excise Bill gives Customs the ability to demand people unlock electronic devices and reveal decryption … Keep reading “Customs able to demand unlock/passwords at the border”
Private eye: Big data, big questions
Kate Newtown from RadioNZ writes about just how much data private companies are collecting about us, and what they're doing … Keep reading “Private eye: Big data, big questions”
Heavy handed Maritime Crime Amendment Bill turns democratic protesters into terrorists
We have long warned that the problem with allowing human-rights abridging special powers to cope with "terrorism" is that over … Keep reading “Heavy handed Maritime Crime Amendment Bill turns democratic protesters into terrorists”
Papanui Library’s attempts to hurt the young
How can it be acceptable for anyone to use a device that deliberately hurts people in order to keep them … Keep reading “Papanui Library’s attempts to hurt the young”