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Revised Customs bill still allows for ‘digital strip searches’ – privacy advocate

PLUS: ACT claims credit for tighter privacy provisions but Privacy Commissioner points to his office's efforts. 

Chris Keall
Mon, 17 Jul 2017

The Customs and Excise Bill, which is winding its way through Parliament, will end so-called “digital strip searches.” Or at least, it more narrowly defines Customs’ powers, saying the agency can only demand a password and search for a smart device (such as a phone, laptop or tablet) if it has

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Chris Keall
Mon, 17 Jul 2017
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