The use of IMSI catchers in New Zealand

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InfiniteLoop

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#231871 17-Mar-2018 18:18

Does anyone know of any legislation prohibiting the use of IMSI catchers in New Zealand? Considering building one for a specific (legitimate) purpose. The use of the data would be legal provided the actual use of the device is legal.

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knoydart

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#1979670 19-Mar-2018 10:58

Thanks @freitasm

As @wellygary has already mentioned, the Radiocommunications act covers this off under section 133A. There are however exceptions in the act for the security services to do their work. @kyhwana2 and others have covered off most other things already. The Cellcos have excellent equipment to find unlicensed transmitters, so please don't do it.

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