Crime Scene Cleaners broke law with ‘morally repugnant’ social media posts
The company posted graphic scenes of sudden deaths to social media but avoids prosecution.
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Man unsuccessful in fight to have brothel release information it holds on him
It began when the man made a privacy information request of Auckland’s Pelican Club.
Archives NZ apologises for privacy breach involving Sunnyside
Restricted information included 'the condition people were admitted for'.
'Attempt to publicly shame me': Aussie star fumes over ‘shocking’ photos
Daily Mail published photos of the actress during a private moment.
SIS to pay journalist $66,400 over phone records privacy breach
NZSIS illegally took Hager's phone records in 2012.
Major What’sApp data scrape: 1.8m Kiwi phone numbers potentially exposed
Hacking forum member claimed they were selling a vast amount of records of app users.
Spy agency uses ‘computer network exploitation’ to take digital information
The operations have been a highly-classified secret at the GCSB until now.
'Invasive' rental property agencies bending guidelines - Consumer NZ
Some agencies are collecting potentially illegal information, an investigation finds.
Privacy watchdog orders police to stop taking photos
Fresh development: Deputy Privacy Commissioner says police 'need to change practices'.
Youth crime spike: Unused fingerprint evidence enabling 'hundreds' of young criminals
Youth crime in Auckland has increased 16 per cent this year, compared with 2021.
Unlawful photos: Police to apologise to families featured in watchdog report
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster responds to watchdog report.
Focus Live: Andrew Coster addresses media on joint IPCA and OPC report
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster claims officers only took photos to confirm or rule out offenders. Video / NZ Herald
Outdated laws limit monitoring of high-risk prisoners, says discussion document
Artificial intelligence is being considered to boost surveillance of high-risk prisoners.
Devil is in the defaults: Tech settings you should turn off right now
New York Times: These controls make us share more data than we need to.
'Identity is everything': Māori data specialists not consulted on facial recognition technology - expert
The govt has gone ahead with expanding the reach of the controversial technology.
Retail giants turn off controversial tech amid privacy probe
Research found 76pc of Australians weren't aware retailers were recording biometric data.
New facial recognition technology expected for online
Identity Check will be utilised for people to use from banking to benefits.
'I've got footage': Assault after bar hook-up video sent to girlfriend by staff
A kiss with a stranger lead to a punch in the head after footage of it was shared online.
Revealed: The court staff found snooping through court records
More than 150 court staff have been busted for looking through court records.
Revealed: The number of Kiwi businesses that would pay a cyber ransom
PLUS: How the crypto crash is affecting hackers' behaviour.
Retiree's $100k claim a 'wildly inaccurate' assessment of damages due
Dargaville pensioner's tenancy dispute less serious than comparable Kainga Ora cases
The streets have eyes worth millions - but does that make them safer?
There are more than 10,000 CCTV cameras surveilling public outdoor spaces in New Zealand.
Identity blunder: Mum treated 'worse than an animal' in 20-year fight for her kids
'We were constantly derailed. We're taking on a government agency and we got bulldozed.'
Woman horrified at what she found in an Airbnb bathroom
Fellow travellers described her experience as their "biggest fear".
New data shows at least seven complaints filed against ACC staff accessing sensitive claims
'We are also working on a number of other improvement initiatives in system controls.'
Police investigating cleaning company after graphic posts
Police are investigating a company that has posted graphic pictures of callout scenes
'Disgraceful': Hipkins disclosed Charlotte Bellis' personal information despite Mfat urging him not to
It 'misled the public and resulted in vicious online personal attacks' her lawyer says.
Quinovic bungle results in privacy breach of High Commission
Quinovic sent the rent summary for a High Commission in Wellington to another tenant.
'Keep an eye on the African wildebeest': Sacked hospital worker to appeal latest ruling
Former hospital worker who kept patient records as proof of bullying fails high court bid
New tech can track drugs and alcohol in inmates' sweat
The tech would only help to reduce drug and alcohol use if wearer willing, warns critic.
Charlotte Bellis considering legal options after Hipkins' alleged privacy breach
The pregnant Kiwi journalist says minister shared personal details without her consent.
Big Brother is watching: The rise and rise of CCTV in New Zealand
Estimates of 200,000 to 400,000 CCTV cameras now in NZ.
Police to no longer photograph youth unless in custody
Police commended for tightening the rules for officers photographing young people.
Shock as Vodafone billing glitch reveals customer details
Vodafone thinks the privacy breach is a one-off at this stage of its probe.