Compel NSW government to repeal Digital Access Order law
The issue
In a world where our digital privacy is continuously threatened, the passing of the Digital Evidence Access Orders in New South Wales is a matter of grave concern. This newly introduced law allows the NSW police to access and download data from your personal digital devices without the need for a warrant. Even more alarming, the law does not provide clear provisions for the deletion of the gathered data, leading to potential misuse and invasion of privacy.
I personally feel strongly about this issue because privacy is a basic human right. The ability to communicate and use digital devices without fearing governmental overreach is crucial in preserving our freedoms and liberties. This legislation empowers authorities to intrude into the lives of law-abiding citizens without sufficient oversight and clear guidelines for accountability.
The penalties for non-compliance are severe; individuals stand the risk of facing up to five years in prison for the mere act of retrieving their own data from such attempts of intrusion. This disproportionate punishment highlights the draconian nature of the law, and it is a chilling precedent for how authority can be misused to silence dissenting voices or undesirables, far beyond its intended purpose.
It is imperative that the NSW government reassesses the need for such legislation, ensuring that citizens' rights to privacy and justice are not overshadowed in the bid for security. A more balanced approach, perhaps focusing on better-defined parameters, a robust oversight mechanism, and an independent review process, could serve both the cause of security and the rights of individuals effectively.
We must ensure that checks and balances are firmly in place to curb governmental overreach. A transparent dialogue with stakeholders, including legal experts, digital rights advocates, and the general public, would help identify and establish a fair law that upholds democratic principles.
Join me in urging the NSW government to repeal this law immediately. Your signature will help restore the balance between the right to privacy and the necessity for security, protecting us from unwarranted surveillance. Sign this petition to stand up for our rights and safeguard our digital freedom.
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The issue
In a world where our digital privacy is continuously threatened, the passing of the Digital Evidence Access Orders in New South Wales is a matter of grave concern. This newly introduced law allows the NSW police to access and download data from your personal digital devices without the need for a warrant. Even more alarming, the law does not provide clear provisions for the deletion of the gathered data, leading to potential misuse and invasion of privacy.
I personally feel strongly about this issue because privacy is a basic human right. The ability to communicate and use digital devices without fearing governmental overreach is crucial in preserving our freedoms and liberties. This legislation empowers authorities to intrude into the lives of law-abiding citizens without sufficient oversight and clear guidelines for accountability.
The penalties for non-compliance are severe; individuals stand the risk of facing up to five years in prison for the mere act of retrieving their own data from such attempts of intrusion. This disproportionate punishment highlights the draconian nature of the law, and it is a chilling precedent for how authority can be misused to silence dissenting voices or undesirables, far beyond its intended purpose.
It is imperative that the NSW government reassesses the need for such legislation, ensuring that citizens' rights to privacy and justice are not overshadowed in the bid for security. A more balanced approach, perhaps focusing on better-defined parameters, a robust oversight mechanism, and an independent review process, could serve both the cause of security and the rights of individuals effectively.
We must ensure that checks and balances are firmly in place to curb governmental overreach. A transparent dialogue with stakeholders, including legal experts, digital rights advocates, and the general public, would help identify and establish a fair law that upholds democratic principles.
Join me in urging the NSW government to repeal this law immediately. Your signature will help restore the balance between the right to privacy and the necessity for security, protecting us from unwarranted surveillance. Sign this petition to stand up for our rights and safeguard our digital freedom.
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Petition created on 21 August 2026