BusinessSocial media's misinformation battle: No winners, so farSocial networks are a very long way from winning the war.03 Nov 07:30 PM
BusinessRadisson Rewards members' info hackedAffected members were advised of a data security breach in an email today.01 Nov 04:39 AM
New Zealand'Breach of privacy': Tenant asked to give value of her belongingsThe woman could not understand why the rental company would need the information.15 Oct 03:15 AM
New ZealandConfidential witness statements releasedWitness statements in state sector inquiry released to ex CEO Dr Nigel Murray's lawyers.10 Oct 10:49 PM
BusinessGoogle finally discloses security flaw kept quiet since MarchThe flaw could've exposed the data of as many as half a million users.08 Oct 07:49 PM
BusinessNZ Post stops 'secret eavesdropping' on postiesSecret eavesdropping of posties stopped after Privacy Commissioner's investigation.02 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Living in the age of big data - Interview with Cathy O'NeilQ&A with Cathy O'Neil, author of Weapons of Math Destruction.27 Sep 09:45 PM
Media and marketingDomino's infamous spammer 'Sarah' returnsChristchurch man receives a phishing email asking him to confirm his suburb.23 Sep 11:28 PM
New ZealandDotcom's request 'designed to frustrate'Kim Dotcom wants every record mentioning him by name that the government holds.09 Sep 10:26 PM
New ZealandGym slammed for 'disgusting' privacy breachDumped box contained personal information, including phone numbers and email addresses.26 Aug 10:10 PM
New ZealandRental woes: Pole dancing tenant labelled 'bad character'Landlord: "I don't know if we want someone of that sort of character."08 Aug 07:11 AM
BusinessTenants face 'KFC test' as landlords demand to see bank recordsDemanding bank statements described as "gross invasion of privacy" and "unethical".07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandImmigration files stored in public foyerThe boxes were kept in a foyer outside Immigration NZ's office.07 Aug 07:20 AM
EditorialEditorial: When it's time to put the phone downEDITORIAL: The power is, literally, in our hands.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudent 'disgusted' at cameras in school toiletsNorthland students "disgusted" after security cameras installed in high school toilets.05 Aug 12:28 AM
BusinessGuinea pigs: How Facebook is targeting KiwisOver 3.2 million Kiwis have consented to a wildly uncontrolled psychological experiment.03 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandLaw Society apologises after privacy breachLaw Society mistakenly reveals private information about sexual harassment complaint.02 Aug 06:34 AM
New ZealandACC 'sorry' for targeting claimant's travel after Cannes tripCustoms handed over nine years of travel data to ACC after a claimant travelled to Cannes.01 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew call for companies to front up over data miningCompanies must be upfront about how their AI programmes use your data, a new review says.29 Jul 01:13 AM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Internet criminals reaching new lowsCOMMENT: It's hard to understand how people can deliberately want to hurt others.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Spy agency documents left in cafe toiletsThe SIS says the bag left behind was locked and recovered quickly.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAllegations 800,000 NZers at risk of privacy breachA complaint has been laid with the Privacy Commissioner over 800,000 patient records.17 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandPolice called in after doctor loses confidential cancer patients' filesThe document contained diagnoses and treatment plans for breast cancer patients07 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMPI refers potential misconduct to SFOMisconduct uncovered during OIA response on use of private investigation firm05 Jul 04:24 AM
New ZealandEx CEO wants extra info from Waikato DHBReason for embattled former Waikato DHB chief's information-gathering exercise unclear.27 Jun 04:15 AM
CrimeEditorial: When freedom to take a photo over-steps the boundsWhen taking photos in public places enters the grey zone.23 Jun 03:00 AM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Inching towards post-surveillance capitalismCOMMENT: Apple's new updates to protect user identification is just one small step.12 Jun 08:28 AM
New ZealandPolice pay Nicky Hager 'substantial damages' over Dirty Politics searchPolice pay Nicky Hager 'substantial damages' over 'unlawful' Dirty Politics search.11 Jun 09:15 PM
LifestyleWhy we need to google ourselvesThe very important reason why we should be searching our name on Google again.02 Jun 11:29 PM
CrimeEditorial: Security cameras become a murky problemSecurity camera concerns - who sees what and is privacy at risk?24 May 04:00 AM
EditorialEditorial: Whistleblowers need more legal protectionEDITORIAL: Staff who revealed Murray's overspending in confidence should not be exposed.22 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRick Shera: Kiwis need right to be forgottenCOMMENT: It is critical to be able to remove history that's not relevant.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhistleblowers could be outed in Nigel Murray caseConfidential statements made during probe may have to be released.21 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClaims relationship ended by Naz's friendship with DWTS partnerNaz's friendship with DWTS partner has allegedly ruined his long-standing relationship.20 May 06:00 AM
