BusinessGoogle misled users over location data, Australian court findsMore legal trouble for the search giant.16 Apr 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe major change hitting iPhones within weeksMove could cost Facebook, Google billions. NZ watchdog calls it a 'defining moment'.08 Apr 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessVaccinations: Privacy breach reveals the mess of software being used to track shotsSoftware tangle coincides with Health Ministry's inability to provide accurate jab data.06 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandUpset at vaccine privacy breach; 1 new case in MIQ50 people have been contacted over a DHB privacy breach.27 Mar 11:40 PM
LifestyleBare cheek: Man's shock at video call in pool changing roomThe man didn't think twice about using his phone in a room with disrobed men.22 Mar 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoseph Plunket: Skewed view of privacy concernsOpinion: Arguments are disingenuous and make a mockery of the concept of privacy.18 Mar 10:26 PM
New ZealandPolice Commissioner under fire for article on surveillanceIn the article, Andrew Coster wrote of the balance between privacy and safety.11 Mar 09:34 PM
New ZealandPolice Commissioner asks for clarity over intelligence gatheringAndrew Coster said he wanted a balanced public conversation about it.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsUnanimous support: 'Revenge porn' law change to criminalise posting intimate videos without consentPosting an intimate image or video without consent is on track to become illegal.09 Mar 03:22 AM
KahuPolice using app to photograph innocent youth: 'It's so wrong'"It makes me angry, because they are children of the Whanganui river."08 Mar 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSurvey reveals NZers' biggest internet fears, working from home hurdlesA survey has revealed Kiwis' internet hopes and fears as working from home increases.28 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDeveloper calls personal information leak 'appalling'"Privacy is a very important metaphysical concept that just regularly gets abused."26 Feb 04:37 AM
New ZealandDotcom and co-accused in court split over extradition caseFurther delays in the Megaupload case as Dotcom and US seek the path of extra appeals.22 Feb 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrivacy concerns: New high-tech billboard cameras snap car tripsNew billboard cameras know when you pass them, how often and what vehicle you are driving.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinister considers law change over tracing data privacyMinister asks for advice on potential law changes to address app's data privacy worries.07 Feb 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentTenants on blacklists: Landlords 'can post anything they like'Such blacklists lack transparency and could unfairly keep tenants out - Penny Arthur.04 Feb 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentLandlords on tenant blacklist: Owners' response to Privacy Commissioner'No wonder people are setting up things like the Facebook page' - Andrew King.04 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandLandlord privacy crackdown: Spotlight on secret rental 'blacklists'Landlords are using private forums to compile secret 'blacklists' of bad tenants.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessApple's latest privacy push draws squeals from Facebook, praise from NZ watchdogApps will be forced to disclose their level of snooping on behalf of advertisers.29 Jan 04:27 AM
New Zealand'We have nothing to hide': Police photographing policy under reviewThe review follows reports of young Māori being photographed illegally in Wairarapa.19 Jan 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Archaic': Local business owner slams shoplifter 'shaming'"It's a shaming tactic that's a little bit archaic," a local business owner says.09 Jan 10:00 PM
BusinessEyes in the sky: Amazon's drones could watch over your homeThe tech giant's next focus may be security services - and privacy activists are worried.09 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice photographing young Māori: IPCA, Privacy Commissioner investigatesIPCA and the Privacy Commissioner are launching a joint official investigation.24 Dec 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Entirely corrosive and unhelpful': Call for investigation into police photographingChildren's Commissioner Andrew Becroft said what was being described was shocking.22 Dec 06:23 PM
New ZealandWairarapa youths stopped and photographed by policeMultiple reports were made of police officers stopping and photographing young Māori.20 Dec 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCovid Tracer app: Is Bluetooth tracing a privacy risk?NZ Covid Tracer finally gets automated contact-tracking. iPhone users ask: Where is it?10 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandParole Board privacy breach: USB drive lost on flightAir New Zealand searched the aircraft to no avail.03 Dec 06:12 AM
New ZealandThe dog is fine, thanks - just don't ask its namePolice refuse to name the police dog caught in crossfire to protect privacy of handler.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Covid card experiment underway in NgongotahāTe Arawa's Covid card has the potential to save lives. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Nov 04:30 AM
TravelAussie women strip-searched in transit on horror flight13 women have been taken off a Sydney-bound flight and subjected to invasive examinations.25 Oct 09:35 PM
New ZealandFive Eyes accessing social media raises concernsCivil liberties groups say freedom will be eroded if tech data is shared with governments.13 Oct 05:07 AM
New ZealandPolice adopt new rules for emerging techFacial recognition and AI software targeted in new police policy.30 Sep 02:27 AM
New ZealandLawyer ordered to pay client $20,000 for privacy breach, humiliationThe lawyer wanted $19,000 to copy files. A judge said he could charge $7.99.25 Sep 01:58 AM
Business'I don't like that': What the orange and green dot on your iPhone meansMany users are noticing a change. But it could alert you to an unknown problem.23 Sep 02:15 AM