R2K exposes intelligence surveillance on 'ordinary people'
Big Brother EXPOSED‚ a report by the Right2Know Campaign which shows “the harm that can be done when intelligence structures intrude in democratic spaces” was released on Tuesday. In a statement about the report‚ R2K noted that since the early 2000s‚ “South Africa has witnessed several high-profile 'spy' scandals involving the surveillance of high-ranking politicians‚ and journalists”.But‚ Big Brother EXPOSED‚ R2K said‚ “is a report…that documents the stories of activists and community leaders who have been monitored and harassed by South Africa’s intelligence agencies – especially the State Security Agency and the Crime Intelligence Division of the police”.“When intelligence agencies spy on ordinary people‚ especially community leaders and activists‚ it violates the right to privacy‚” the R2K statement read.“It can also be a form of intimidation‚ and have a chilling effect on the freedom to campaign‚ which is enshrined in other constitutional rights.”The report was released at a joint press conference held by R2K‚ the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa and the United Front national working committee.The report can be found online at bigbrother.r2k.org.za...
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