New Privacy Act: Commissioner John Edwards alerts business to new offences, fines
Our privacy legislation gets its first major overhaul since the internet went mainstream.
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DHB breached privacy of own doctor
Waikato DHB found in breach of doctor's privacy after colleagues accessed medical file.
'Rising regulatory tide': The privacy law risks to business
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards explains how privacy laws will change.
Sales of staff surveillance software up 300pc
Employee surveillance software sales have skyrocketed during lockdown.
'Can't use it': Govt's new tracing app trips up; users struggle to log on
It was launched a day early - but now users are struggling to even log on.
Police searched for suspects in unapproved trial of facial recognition tech
They did not have any of the necessary clearance from their bosses or the government.
Justice minister Andrew Little 'concerned' with police facial recognition trial
Minister of Justice Andrew Little says police failed to get any necessary clearance.
Privacy shock: NZ Police trialled facial recognition tech without clearance
'The data can be used against us, whether by police, or maybe by some other third party.'
Some wage subsidy recipients' names could be kept secret
MSD says it has yet to make publicly available details of individual claims for subsidy.
CCTV nation: The thousands of cameras watching your every move
CCTV cameras have doubled across NZ cities in 5 years. Where and how are they filming you?
School displays child's 'extremely sensitive' medical info in staffroom
Privacy Commission censured the school for displaying child's toileting medical info.
Winston Peters refers breach of party members' information to police
Winston Peters to refer breaches of information to Privacy Commissioner and police.
Privacy breach: Personal details sent to 350 homes
Dog owners' personal details were sent to the wrong houses in the Waikato.
Receptionist sacked for blabbing at party about patients' sexual health
She swore guests to secrecy - then told them the pair had had a sexual health checkup.
Privacy breached during benefit fraud investigations
The Ministry of Social Development said it has made changes in its investigation approach.
Facebook admits it hasn't changed livestreaming after Christchurch attacks
Social network's blunt response.
Muslim group sues Facebook, YouTube over mosque video
Internet giants slammed by Muslims worldwide as NZ Privacy Commissioner hits out.
Action on social media expected from Government
As other countries act against social media platforms, Government considers options.
Software claims it can get you more sex - or a dog
Facebook newsfeed abused for illicit purposes.
Complaints laid by Auckland bridal party over secret light bulb camera
Privacy lawyer Kathryn Dalziel says the group has every right to complain to police.
Apple rewards teen who discovered eavesdropping bug
Cash reward after Apple initially deaf to warnings.
Privacy blunder ended in Taranaki man's death
Jesse Dolman went missing on Christmas Eve 2014 and was found dead a month later.
Wally Haumaha saga: Corrections boss apologises for email used to discredit bullying complaint
Corrections has apologises for the email, and a privacy complaint has also been lodged.
Innocent man's photo wrongly posted next to paedophile's details
The man was subjected to social media abuse and feared for his business.
Backdown after $100 fee for copy of medical files
Andrew Parsons just wanted a copy of his medical file. Then he was charged $100.
Immigration files stored in public foyer
The boxes were kept in a foyer outside Immigration NZ's office.
Law Society apologises after privacy breach
Law Society mistakenly reveals private information about sexual harassment complaint.
Exclusive: Spy agency documents left in cafe toilets
The SIS says the bag left behind was locked and recovered quickly.
Allegations 800,000 NZers at risk of privacy breach
A complaint has been laid with the Privacy Commissioner over 800,000 patient records.
Ex CEO wants extra info from Waikato DHB
Reason for embattled former Waikato DHB chief's information-gathering exercise unclear.
'Considerable concern' at Google's court disregard
The inaction of Google and Facebook on privacy issues has caused concern.
Whistleblowers could be outed in Nigel Murray case
Confidential statements made during probe may have to be released.
Supermarkets' move 'widens' surveillance
Supermarkets maintain their facial data collection complies with privacy rules.
To catch a thief: Supermarkets in NZ using facial recognition
A major supermarket chain is using facial recognition technology in its stores.