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‘Delete your data’: Genetic testing firm files for bankruptcy

'Your data could get sold or transferred,' an expert warned.

Woman suffers more physical abuse after OT file shown to her child’s father

'Grievous' Oranga Tamariki privacy breaches have been exposed in a new report.

‘Sorry’: Foodstuffs admits staff leaked photo of ex-MP as new breach emerges

Guard sacked over leak as new case emerges of political privacy breach at the checkout.

‘Failed’ system: Health data left vulnerable due to contract oversights

The Manurewa Marae inquiry exposed system weaknesses.

Police urge vigilance regarding kids' online safety as school resumes

Photos can reveal personal details, putting families at risk.

Golriz Ghahraman case highlights Auror's role in retail surveillance

Auror covers 90% of NZ retail, linking stores like supermarkets and big box outlets.

'Loss of dignity': Benefit fraudster wins compo for privacy breach during MSD investigation

Peter Thomas and his wife defrauded two agencies out of a combined $227,000.

Suppressed details of abuse victims published on Justice website in ‘serious’ privacy breach

A mass audit of thousands of decisions is now under way after the privacy slip-up.

Dignity and reputation: Police defend heavy redactions in Kiri Allan file

Police say the redactions are in line with Ombudsman guidelines for privacy.

Bedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartments

Free-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.

The 'invasive' police search powers that convinced Justice Minister to ban gang patches in private homes

The home ban was opposed by several agencies as well as the Privacy Commissioner.

The Ex-Files: Secret recordings and hidden cams trained on ex-partners may not be silver bullet in court

What to consider before presenting evidence in court.

IRD gives thousands of taxpayers' details to social media platforms for ads

Hashing slammed as a mass 'betrayal' of taxpayers.

'Meme for profit': Company slammed for using pics of crying boy without consent

The boy was bullied and harassed after the company's advertising campaign began.

Opinion: Why is NZ lagging on the right to disconnect from work?

OPINION: Employers can now spy on, track and record what workers do in their time off.

Passports, licences stolen in Competenz hack affecting 6000 - who pays for replacements?

What the law says about stolen IDs.