NSWCCL opposes draconian whistleblower penalties in news security laws
George Brandis's new spying laws will include measure to criminalise media reporting of Snowden-style leaks
Article: Journalists will face jail over spy leaks under new security laws
Source: The Guardian, 16/7/2014
CCLs call for consultation on new national security laws
The federal government will seek to introduce legislation giving Australian intelligence agencies new powers and to create a new offence for when intelligence officers take material without appropriate authorisation.
Article: Australian intelligence agencies to be given new powers
Source: The Guardian, 15/7/2014
NSWCCL claims 100 agencies have access to Opal cards data
NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione has defended police being given powers to access Opal card records as a crucial tool to ensure the "safety and security of the community".
Article: Police Commissioner defends access to Opal card records
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 15/7/2014
NSW Opal card raises privacy concerns
Australia's spy agency could get its hands on the home address and travel history of NSW commuters using the state's Opal card, a civil liberty group warns.
Article: NSW Opal card raises privacy concerns
Source: News.com.au, 15/7/2014
Opal card privacy rules need tightening to protect personal details: civil libertarians
The New South Wales public transport operator needs to change its privacy policy to stop travellers' personal details being given to police too freely, civil libertarians have warned.
Article: Opal card privacy rules need tightening to protect personal details: civil libertarians
Source: ABC News, 15/7/2014
Drones pose growing privacy risk: report
Rapid growth in drone usage highlights urgent need for regulation, Secretary Lesley Lynch comments on behalf of NSWCCL
Article: Drones pose growing privacy risk: report
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 15/07/2014
No warrants needed to access opal card records
NSW and federal law enforcement agencies have been given the power to access the travel history and home addresses of hundreds of thousands of commuters using the new Opal card.
NSWCCL President Stephen Blanks comments
Article: No warrants needed to access opal card records
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 15/07/2014
Opal histories accessed without warrant
NSW and federal government agencies can access the travel history and home addresses of thousands of Opal card users without a warrant under new laws.
Article: Opal histories accessed without warrant
Source: Ninemsn, 15/7/2014
Aeroplane in backyard sparks rubbish row
Should ugliness be illegal? Do your neighbours have the right to keep an old aeroplane in their backyard, even if it assails your eyes?
Article: Aeroplane in backyard sparks rubbish row
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 7/7/2014
Privacy taking flight?
Source: Channel 7 News, 30/06/2014
All-seeing drones are taking to our skies and landing in our private lives creating the potential for privacy and security breaches. Stephen Blanks speaks to Channel 7 News
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