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”
Submission: NZ Intelligence & Security Bill 2016
Text of our submission on the NZ Intelligence & Security Bill to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee.… Keep reading “Submission: NZ Intelligence & Security Bill 2016”
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”
NetSafe: Confronting Online Harm Together
… Keep reading “NetSafe: Confronting Online Harm Together”Confronting Online Harm Together is New Zealand’s first conference focussed on harmful digital communications. NetSafe is bringing the best local
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”
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”
NZCCL AGM
The NZ Council for Civil Liberties AGM will be held on 7th September 2016 at 6:00pm at St Andrew's on … Keep reading “NZCCL AGM”
Te Papa: Simon Denny & Nicky Hager talk secret power
… Keep reading “Te Papa: Simon Denny & Nicky Hager talk secret power”What does Secret Power say about our national identity and role in surveillance? What is the role of artists if
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”
Submission: Maritime Crimes Amendment Bill
Expressing our concern at the use of "terrorism" to include legal or only trivially criminal political protest.
Tech & Privacy Forum: Body-worn video camera & public services
From the Office of the Privacy Commissioner:
… Keep reading “Tech & Privacy Forum: Body-worn video camera & public services”Our next Technology and Privacy forum is scheduled for Monday, 19 September
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”
The 5th Eye film makers respond to Privacy Commissioner
We at the Council of Civil Liberties enjoy a good blog post as much as the next person, and were … Keep reading “The 5th Eye film makers respond to Privacy Commissioner”
The Fifth Eye – documentary premiere(s)
"The long anticipated documentary, THE 5TH EYE, that follows the story of the Waihopai Three and the GCSB premieres … Keep reading “The Fifth Eye – documentary premiere(s)”
Guest post: Strip searches in prisons – force and gender discrimination
In this second of two articles, guest blogger Mark Hanna analyses recent data revealed on strip searches of New Zealand … Keep reading “Guest post: Strip searches in prisons – force and gender discrimination”