New Zealand proposes law criminalizing stalking, including cyberstalking, with up to five years in prison.

New Zealand is proposing a law to criminalize stalking, including cyberstalking, aligning with laws in the UK and Australia. The law would cover harassment through digital means like social media, GPS tracking, or spyware. It targets repeated behaviors that intimidate or frighten individuals, with a maximum sentence of five years. The legislation aims to address gaps in the current Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 and must be adaptable to future technologies.

November 14, 2024
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