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The Commonwealth Ombudsman has criticized New South Wales police for overusing surveillance tools on phones and computers for minor crimes, flagging Victoria and Queensland police for poor record-keeping. The report highlights twenty-four cases in New South Wales tied to offenses with just fines, not prison time, raising concerns about privacy and potential unlawful actions. Despite these issues, the ombudsman noted strong processes in these states, with warrants for stored device data dropping significantly.

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