The Stream New Zealand: Safer Under Surveillance?
Why are some people calling New Zealand a "surveillance state"? A recently passed domestic surveillance law has critics concerned over its potential impact on online privacy. Prime Minister John Key says the measure is necessary to protect national security, but many citizens say it comes at the cost of their civil liberties.
Primary Title
- The Stream
Episode Title
- New Zealand: Safer Under Surveillance?
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 27 August 2013
Start Time
- 16 : 30
Finish Time
- 17 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Episode Description
- Why are some people calling New Zealand a "surveillance state"? A recently passed domestic surveillance law has critics concerned over its potential impact on online privacy. Prime Minister John Key says the measure is necessary to protect national security, but many citizens say it comes at the cost of their civil liberties.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Interview
- Newsmagazine
- Panel
- Talk
Hosts
- Femi Oke (Presenter)
Contributors
- James Veitch (Interviewee)
- Oliver Woods (Interviewee)
- Denis O'Rourke MP (Interviewee)
- David Farrar (Interviewee)