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”
Government to strengthen NZ Bill of Rights
The government has announced that it plans to formally recognise the ability of the courts to declare that a law … Keep reading “Government to strengthen NZ Bill of Rights”
Submission: End of Life Choice Bill
Submission
The New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties encourages Parliament to pass the End of Life Choice Bill.
Meeting dates for 2018
The Committee of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties make its monthly meetings open to anyone who wishes to attend, … Keep reading “Meeting dates for 2018”
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”
NZCCL December Social Meeting
The final meeting of the year on the 12th December has a social as well as a business dimension.
Lecture: Can we have some privacy?
… Keep reading “Lecture: Can we have some privacy?”The last decade has seen an explosion in social media, intrusive technologies and media competition all of which are putting
Breaking the Code: Encryption and Law Enforcement
From the Office of the Privacy Commissioner website:
… Keep reading “Breaking the Code: Encryption and Law Enforcement”Join us for a lively discussion on encryption with a panel of
Annual General Meeting 2017
The New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties annual general meeting will be held at:
- St Andrews on The Terrace, Wellington
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”
Restricting protests, not freedom of access
Who could oppose a Freedom of Access Bill? Don't we all want free access? However, it seems that the Local … Keep reading “Restricting protests, not freedom of access”
Tim Groser approved GCSB spying that would benefit him personally
The Inspector-General of Intelligence & Security, Cheryl Gwyn, released her report of the inquiry into the issues surrounding the GCSB … Keep reading “Tim Groser approved GCSB spying that would benefit him personally”
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”
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
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:
… Keep reading “Syrian-born NZ citizens forced by NZ Customs to give device & social media passwords”1 News has talked to
Government’s “crime crystal ball” opaque on fairness
In Friday's New Zealand Herald we learn that the goverment has built a "crime crystal ball". The insights it yields … Keep reading “Government’s “crime crystal ball” opaque on fairness”
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””