Five Eyes accessing social media raises concerns
Civil liberties groups say freedom will be eroded if tech data is shared with governments.
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Police adopt new rules for emerging tech
Facial recognition and AI software targeted in new police policy.
Lawyer ordered to pay client $20,000 for privacy breach, humiliation
The lawyer wanted $19,000 to copy files. A judge said he could charge $7.99.
'I don't like that': What the orange and green dot on your iPhone means
Many users are noticing a change. But it could alert you to an unknown problem.
Police shared private health details of Covid-positive people with prospective employers
'Police should never have disclosed patients' Covid-19 statuses to prospective employers.'
Toilet cam: Mum horrified at cameras in second school's bathroom
School says the cameras are focused on the washbasins and not inside the cubicles.
Outing 'shoplifters, thieves' could backfire for businesses
Businesses are being warned not to publicly name and shame suspected shoplifters.
Credit bureau Illion found in breach of Privacy Act
Credit Simple will no longer provide offers to its members.
New Zealand SIS reviewing Chinese database for security concerns
The SIS is reviewing the information for potential risks and security concerns.
Hospital security scandal: Fake medic sneaks into surgery
The medical student allegedly involved has been banned from hospital grounds.
Teenager receives strangers' Covid-19 test results
North Shore's John McCarthy says he's concerned at the DHB's mishap.
Tracking citizens: Police setting up $9m facial recognition system
This would push New Zealand into new territory for tracking citizens.
Apple update to limit Facebook's ability to track people
Facebook warns of consequences in new privacy provisions.
School newsletter copied with adult advertising
Schools warned not to publish children's full names in online newsletters.
Accused fraudster fights MSD over use of personal information
MSD has previously been criticised for breaching its clients' privacy.
Lessons for all businesses in Trade Me's privacy fail - and tighter rules on the way
Privacy Mark winner runs afoul of New Zealand's current and new Privacy Act.
'I had panic attacks': Muller opens up about mental health journey
"The anxiety arrived very early on," the former National Party leader has acknowledged.
Report into ComCom security breach finds blame on both sides
Regulator and burglary victim 'Contractor C' both fell short.
NZ-developed AI can predict kids' hospital risk
AI screening tool developed by NZ expert correctly predicts kids' risk of hospitalisation.
Concerns Covid-19 patients could hide contacts out of 'shame'
Fears Covid patients may not always tell the truth about who they've been in contact with.
Covid-19 patient leak: Hamish Walker and Michelle Boag unlikely to face penalties
Michelle Boag and Hamish Walker aren't likely to face further penalties.
Analysis: Inquiry into Covid-19 leak a missed opportunity
ANALYSIS: Michael Heron had immense powers to get to bottom of leak - but barely used them
'Politically motivated': Nat MP sent Covid patient info after being labelled racist
Ex-National Party president Michelle Boag sent the info to try to help clear his name.
Editorial: Does pressure of politics explain scandalous behaviour?
Editorial: Stressed and overworked, constantly in the public eye, who'd be a politician?
ACC paid mental health specialists to assess claimants - then hundreds lost cover
The specialists were used to assess people who already had an injury claim accepted.
European court invalidates data-sharing pact with United States
The case began after Edward Snowden revealed the US government was snooping on people.
Data leak: 31,000 clients' personal details available for 'unknown period'
A tech expert said it took nearly two months to secure the data after raising the alarm.
'I wish her all the best': Ardern's tribute to Nikki Kaye
Collins downplays departure of Kaye, Adams as she unveils reshuffle.
Covid 19 funding helping police track people with CCTV
Covid-19 research money is going towards enabling police to track people using CCTV.
Audrey Young: The case for and against Woodhouse
Comment: Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams have defended misleading statements by Todd Muller.
Woods grills Brownlee over Covid-19 patient details leak
Woods wasn't having a bar of Brownlee's defence of Michael Woodhouse's involvement.
Muller: Woodhouse's handling of Covid leak 'very different' to Walker's
It comes after more major revelations this morning.
Comment: National Covid leak shows why law must change to protect citizens
COMMENT: Hamish Walker and Michelle Boag's legal exposure needs closer examination.
Leak fallout: Muller says resignation was rogue MP's 'only option'
Todd Muller told the Clutha-Southland MP he needed to own up publicly.