Privacy Commissioner talks to police about location-tracing texts
Some returning travellers had feared the police text was a scam.
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Police confirm privacy breach on gun buy-back site
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School displays child's 'extremely sensitive' medical info in staffroom
Privacy Commission censured the school for displaying child's toileting medical info.
'Complaints resolution challenging' - 133 leave HDC
No PGs at Health and Disability Commissioner's office despite 133 departures since 2012.
FMA privacy breach extends to six cases, KPMG to investigate
The FMA apologises for privacy breach.
Police to Bomber: We're sorry over Rawshark hunt tactics
Police tell blogger Bomber Bradbury they accept he wasn't linked to Rawshark hack.
INZ cracks down on fraudulent sites fleecing visitors to NZ
One shut down, others issued legal warning including cease and desist letters.
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Church-affiliated groups are promoting surveillance software in an effort to combat porn.
Facebook trawl of 'renegade' councillors: Review imminent
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Landlord to pay $3500 after filming inspection
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Police urge people to contact them directly rather then post on social media.
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Doctor keeps licence after covertly recording female colleagues
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Gangster's daughter recruited by police, then suspended
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New IT rules will prevent more 'significant' data breaches – Ardern
The news rules would help prevent more significant data breaches occurring
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Security breach: PM says exposure of hundreds of ID documents 'very disappointing'
Everyone affected by the security breach has been contacted, the Government says.
Celebs targeted in alleged burglary ring
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HDC interfered with privacy of disabled boy
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