Application of New Zealand Privacy Law to Drones

Policy Quarterly, 12(2):73-79, May 2016

7 Pages Posted: 25 Dec 2015 Last revised: 13 May 2016

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Andrew Shelley

Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd; Andrew Shelley Economic Consulting Ltd; Massey University - Department of Defence and Security Studies

Date Written: February 28, 2016

Abstract

The rapid proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly known as “drones,” has given rise to considerable public concern about privacy and unwelcome surveillance. This paper considers the effectiveness of existing New Zealand privacy torts and privacy legislation in addressing the privacy issues raised by UAS. This article considers practical issues with enforcement and concludes with suggested clarifications to the privacy regulatory framework.

Keywords: drones, UAS, privacy, torts

JEL Classification: K13, K14

Suggested Citation

Shelley, Andrew, Application of New Zealand Privacy Law to Drones (February 28, 2016). Policy Quarterly, 12(2):73-79, May 2016, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2707883

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Andrew Shelley Economic Consulting Ltd ( email )

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New Zealand
+64 21 549 045 (Phone)

HOME PAGE: http://www.asec.co.nz

Massey University - Department of Defence and Security Studies ( email )

New Zealand

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