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Open Rights Group notes: “[o]ur concern is that these clauses risk invasive digital searches.

Conclusion
Open Rights Group notes: “[o]ur concern is that these clauses risk invasive digital searches. The broad definition of “relevant articles” and the broad authority to search persons for electronic devices, especially the power to access, copy, and use data stored on those devices, raise serious privacy concerns. For migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers (who may already be in vulnerable positions), these provisions could lead to disproportionate invasions of digital autonomy. While the Bill states that searches must be “reasonable”, the broad scope of digital data that can be accessed (often without judicial oversight at the point of search) means that sensitive personal information may be collected and retained without adequate safeguards.”116
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 1.0 yr
Report published 20 Jun 2025