The Privacy Commissioner has warned MPs that a proposed law widening authorities' powers of search and surveillance needs more safeguards.

A NZ citizen of Middle Eastern origin says he is discriminated against by Customs officials who interrogate every time he returns home.

New Zealanders can now insure their most personal asset in the country's first identity theft insurance scheme.

A photograph agency is suing former All Black Byron Kelleher's clothing company for alleged copyright breaches.

The Privacy Commissioner will investigate Social Development Minister Paula Bennett after the release of details of two mothers' incomes.

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.

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.