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The Police Powers Bill grants new authorities to law enforcement that require stricter limitations to protect individual privacy.

Public SafetyLaw EnforcementPrivacyApr 20, 2026score 0.273 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses a bill granting police new powers, with the Privacy Commissioner calling for stricter limits. The commissioner notes that the bill's impact on privacy has largely been overlooked by most New Zealanders.

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The Police Powers Bill grants new authorities to law enforcement that require stricter limitations to protect individual privacy.
Parent: Law EnforcementEntity: Police Powers BillImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The Police Powers Bill

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Bill giving police new powers needs stricter limits, Privacy Commissioner says Michael Webster said says the bill's impacts on privacy seem to have largely passed most New Zealanders by. NZPol
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Bill giving police new powers needs stricter limits, Privacy Commissioner says Michael Webster said says the bill's impacts on privacy seem to have largely passed most New Zealanders by.
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Bill giving police new powers needs stricter limits, Privacy Commissioner says www.rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-justice/592872/bill-giving-police-new-powers-needs-stricter-limits-privacy-commissioner-says Michael Webster said says the bill's impacts on privacy seem to have largely passed most New Zealanders by.
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