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””
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””
Meeting Dates for 2017
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 2017”
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”
Don’t be alarmed – domestic terrorism threat a false alarm
Consumers of news and social media yesterday may have been shocked to read of an apparent imminent threat of domestic … Keep reading “Don’t be alarmed – domestic terrorism threat a false alarm”