E-Crime Police Raid Melbourne Newspaper

Posted by samzenpus on Wednesday December 14, 2011 @10:21PM from the e-police-they're-coming-to-arrest-me dept.

beaverdownunder writes "Police from the 'E-Crime Squad' have raided The Age's offices in Melbourne today, executing a warrant in relation to an investigation following allegations of illegal access to the ALP (Australian Labor Party) database. 'Victoria Police E-Crime Squad is investigating the allegation personal details of Victorians were electronically accessed by a media outlet via a confidential political party database without authorization,' a police spokeswoman said. Last November, The Age revealed the Labor Party held the personal details of thousands of Victorians — including sensitive health and financial information — in a database that was accessed by campaign workers before the Victoria state election."

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Freedom of Press by William+Robinson · 2011-12-14 22:36 · Score: 0, Flamebait

This should be condemned no matter what. Press has freedom to adopt means, that might cross thin lines
A reporter trying to bribe authorities, to find bookies, is not a criminal, if he has authorization from his press to do so.

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