BusinessData 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.16 Jul 12:09 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Disgraced National MP leaked Covid-19 patient data to prove he wasn't racistHamish Walker was accused of being racist - so he leaked Covid-19 patient details.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 patients' details leaked: Investigation launchedHealth Minister says the leak of Covid-19 patients information is totally unacceptable.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew Privacy Act: Commissioner John Edwards alerts business to new offences, finesOur privacy legislation gets its first major overhaul since the internet went mainstream.02 Jul 05:53 AM
New ZealandDHB breached privacy of own doctorWaikato DHB found in breach of doctor's privacy after colleagues accessed medical file.01 Jul 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Rising regulatory tide': The privacy law risks to businessPrivacy Commissioner John Edwards explains how privacy laws will change.06 Jun 08:06 PM
EmploymentSales of staff surveillance software up 300pcEmployee surveillance software sales have skyrocketed during lockdown.01 Jun 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Can't use it': Govt's new tracing app trips up; users struggle to log onIt was launched a day early - but now users are struggling to even log on.20 May 12:29 AM
New ZealandPolice searched for suspects in unapproved trial of facial recognition techThey did not have any of the necessary clearance from their bosses or the government.14 May 07:59 PM
New ZealandJustice minister Andrew Little 'concerned' with police facial recognition trialMinister of Justice Andrew Little says police failed to get any necessary clearance.13 May 06:20 PM
New ZealandPrivacy shock: NZ Police trialled facial recognition tech without clearance'The data can be used against us, whether by police, or maybe by some other third party.'12 May 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSome wage subsidy recipients' names could be kept secretMSD says it has yet to make publicly available details of individual claims for subsidy.07 May 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCCTV nation: The thousands of cameras watching your every moveCCTV cameras have doubled across NZ cities in 5 years. Where and how are they filming you?07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool displays child's 'extremely sensitive' medical info in staffroomPrivacy Commission censured the school for displaying child's toileting medical info.15 Nov 07:29 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters refers breach of party members' information to policeWinston Peters to refer breaches of information to Privacy Commissioner and police.08 Oct 05:31 AM
New ZealandPrivacy breach: Personal details sent to 350 homesDog owners' personal details were sent to the wrong houses in the Waikato.28 Aug 05:32 AM
New ZealandReceptionist sacked for blabbing at party about patients' sexual healthShe swore guests to secrecy - then told them the pair had had a sexual health checkup.21 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandPrivacy breached during benefit fraud investigationsThe Ministry of Social Development said it has made changes in its investigation approach.15 May 06:00 PM
BusinessFacebook admits it hasn't changed livestreaming after Christchurch attacksSocial network's blunt response.03 Apr 05:40 AM
BusinessMuslim group sues Facebook, YouTube over mosque videoInternet giants slammed by Muslims worldwide as NZ Privacy Commissioner hits out.25 Mar 06:45 PM
New ZealandAction on social media expected from GovernmentAs other countries act against social media platforms, Government considers options.24 Mar 11:21 PM
BusinessSoftware claims it can get you more sex - or a dogFacebook newsfeed abused for illicit purposes.22 Feb 08:00 AM
New ZealandComplaints laid by Auckland bridal party over secret light bulb cameraPrivacy lawyer Kathryn Dalziel says the group has every right to complain to police.18 Feb 12:14 AM
BusinessApple rewards teen who discovered eavesdropping bugCash reward after Apple initially deaf to warnings.09 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandPrivacy blunder ended in Taranaki man's deathJesse Dolman went missing on Christmas Eve 2014 and was found dead a month later.23 Jan 03:12 AM
New ZealandWally Haumaha saga: Corrections boss apologises for email used to discredit bullying complaintCorrections has apologises for the email, and a privacy complaint has also been lodged.21 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandInnocent man's photo wrongly posted next to paedophile's detailsThe man was subjected to social media abuse and feared for his business.19 Dec 02:28 AM
New ZealandBackdown after $100 fee for copy of medical filesAndrew Parsons just wanted a copy of his medical file. Then he was charged $100.03 Oct 03:12 AM
New ZealandImmigration files stored in public foyerThe boxes were kept in a foyer outside Immigration NZ's office.07 Aug 07:20 AM
New ZealandLaw Society apologises after privacy breachLaw Society mistakenly reveals private information about sexual harassment complaint.02 Aug 06:34 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Spy agency documents left in cafe toiletsThe SIS says the bag left behind was locked and recovered quickly.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAllegations 800,000 NZers at risk of privacy breachA complaint has been laid with the Privacy Commissioner over 800,000 patient records.17 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandEx CEO wants extra info from Waikato DHBReason for embattled former Waikato DHB chief's information-gathering exercise unclear.27 Jun 04:15 AM
Business'Considerable concern' at Google's court disregardThe inaction of Google and Facebook on privacy issues has caused concern.23 May 05:46 AM
