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State agency spy powers 'chilling'
A proposed law would allow dog control officers to install surveillance devices in homes and the Commerce Commission to detain people, a watchdog warns.
Watchdog warns on 'invasive' search law
The Privacy Commissioner has warned MPs that a proposed law widening authorities' powers of search and surveillance needs more safeguards.
Stop humiliating me, traveller pleads
A NZ citizen of Middle Eastern origin says he is discriminated against by Customs officials who interrogate every time he returns home.
Insurance plan to fight rise in identity theft
New Zealanders can now insure their most personal asset in the country's first identity theft insurance scheme.
Photo agency sues ex-All Black Kelleher
A photograph agency is suing former All Black Byron Kelleher's clothing company for alleged copyright breaches.
Debtor site run by ex-convict
The man behind a new website that names and shames bad debtors has been revealed as a convicted money launderer.
'Welfare mums' privacy investigation confirmed
The Privacy Commissioner will investigate Social Development Minister Paula Bennett after the release of details of two mothers' incomes.
Bennett to apologise if complaint upheld
Paula Bennett is prepared to say sorry for the release of private income details of two solo mothers if a Privacy Act complaint is upheld.
Customers' anger as bank passes on personal details
A woman who mistakenly accessed another customer's account is irate that the BNZ disclosed her personal details so the man could resolve the matter.