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flag New Zealand proposes forcing overseas messaging apps to allow government access to encrypted messages, sparking privacy concerns.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Critics, including the Free Speech Union, warn the changes threaten privacy, free expression, and the security of communications vital for journalists and whistleblowers. flag The bill is under review by the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee, with calls for careful assessment of its implications.

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