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New Zealand proposes forcing overseas messaging apps to allow government access to encrypted messages, sparking privacy concerns.
New Zealand’s proposed Telecommunications and Other Matters Amendment Bill would extend regulatory authority to overseas messaging services like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram, requiring them to enable government interception of encrypted communications.
The bill grants the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment power to suspend or revoke licenses of non-compliant providers, raising concerns about potential government control over critical communications.
Critics, including the Free Speech Union, warn the changes threaten privacy, free expression, and the security of communications vital for journalists and whistleblowers.
The bill is under review by the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee, with calls for careful assessment of its implications.
Nueva Zelanda propone obligar a las aplicaciones de mensajería en el extranjero a permitir el acceso del gobierno a los mensajes encriptados, lo que despierta preocupaciones sobre la privacidad.