NZ customs seeks powers to disclose passwords
Customs are seeking the power to require people to disclose passwords to their electronic devices when entering New Zealand.
It said the power would be useful in helping detect objectionable material and evidence of other offending, such as drugs offences, as well as to verify people's travel plans.
Many travellers were now carrying electronic travel documents, such as tickets and booking details, on computers and smartphones, it said. The change is one of several canvassed in a discussion paper on a review of the Customs and Excise Act that was released by the department today.
