New Zealand is first country to demand passwords

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Channel: The Newsmakers · 2018 · People & Blogs

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New Zealand has passed a new customs law allowing officers to carry out digital searches on passengers' electronic devices. Under the law, incoming travellers could face prosecution and hefty fines if they don't give the passwords for their electronic devices to immigration officers. Is this an invasion of privacy or necessary to keep the country safe?
 
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Thomas Beagle – Chairman of the New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties 
 
Dean Correia – Security advisor 

#NewZealand #Customslaw #Security


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