Privacy breach but disability service wants $33k costs from teen
Eamon Marshall couldn't speak up for himself so his father did. Now he might owe $33,505.
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Ardern and Bloomfield speak on level 2 rule breach
Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Why they broke social distancing rules.
Sales of staff surveillance software up 300pc
Employee surveillance software sales have skyrocketed during lockdown.
EQC error leads to information on thousands of claims leaked
A customer and their lawyer received information related to 8000 claims.
'Disgusting': Rest-home worker posts online photos, mocking residents
The photos of the dementia patients carry captions such as 'me and my sugar daddy today'.
Focus: Shoppers happy to sacrifice privacy for Covid-19 security
Focus: Shoppers are happy to give their details in the new normal of taking personal information for contact tracing. Video / Dean Purcell
Doctor's sex affair with teen: DHB had been warned of issues after Google search
No changes made after mental health patient uncovered psychiatrist's surrendered licence.
Comment: NZ the wild west of contact-tracing
Comment: Are you ready to trust ad hoc amassing of your private details? Too late.
Switched at birth: Two Kiwi girls were raised in the wrong lives, until they ended up with one set of parents
30 years ago two babies were swapped at Timaru Hospital. One of the mums finally speaks.
Winston Peters' privacy breached but claim fails because leaker could not be found
Winston Peters said the case had caused "considerable stress".
Privacy Commissioner talks to police about location-tracing texts
Some returning travellers had feared the police text was a scam.
Can smartphones help NZ stop Covid-19 spread?
One of the most powerful weapons we have against Covid-19 may be found in our own pockets.
Comment: Rights must return after Covid-19
Comment: Suspending civil liberties may be necessary but must be temporary.
Mother-daughter deaths ruled suicides
Monica Soni ended her life after battling to read letters dead daughter Niki left behind.
Coronavirus: Can I tell my employees if a fellow staffer might have Covid-19?
Two scenarios have two different answers.
A millennial confesses: I don't care who's watching me online - but maybe you should
They found at least 20 apps I was sharing my location with without my knowledge.
Editorial: You're giving yourself away
We say: How many strangers do you share your most intimately private details with?
Apec 2021 security measures criticised as draconian
Concern proposed powers for police are heavy handed and anti-democratic.
'No Indians, no Māoris': Agent accused of racist ad after account hacked
The matter has been referred to police.
'Ghost homes': Akl Council wants to use empty private houses for homeless
Auckland Council wants to tenant vacant houses - if it can get around privacy concerns.
Big Read: The inside story of a Facebook scrap with council - and claims of covert surveillance
The inside story of a community Facebook page threatened with defamation action.
Comment: How the system stopped me reporting on sexual harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a secret by default. That's flawed.
CCTV nation: The thousands of cameras watching your every move
CCTV cameras have doubled across NZ cities in 5 years. Where and how are they filming you?
Police confirm privacy breach on gun buy-back site
Update to database - not authorised by police - had given dealers higher level of access.
School displays child's 'extremely sensitive' medical info in staffroom
Privacy Commission censured the school for displaying child's toileting medical info.
'Complaints resolution challenging' - 133 leave HDC
No PGs at Health and Disability Commissioner's office despite 133 departures since 2012.
FMA privacy breach extends to six cases, KPMG to investigate
The FMA apologises for privacy breach.
Police to Bomber: We're sorry over Rawshark hunt tactics
Police tell blogger Bomber Bradbury they accept he wasn't linked to Rawshark hack.
INZ cracks down on fraudulent sites fleecing visitors to NZ
One shut down, others issued legal warning including cease and desist letters.
Kiwis are turning to spy software to curb porn use
Church-affiliated groups are promoting surveillance software in an effort to combat porn.
Facebook trawl of 'renegade' councillors: Review imminent
Review will determine why staff did it and what steps should be taken if it happens again.
Landlord to pay $3500 after filming inspection
Dunedin flatmates were "stunned" when their property manager turned up with a cameraman.
Mother fights to cut son's medication
A mother worries her son has a drug-induced liver injury but can't get his dose lowered.
Police say no malicious intent despite allegations made in Facebook post
Police urge people to contact them directly rather then post on social media.