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
New ZealandWhistleblowers could be outed in Nigel Murray caseConfidential statements made during probe may have to be released.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarkets' move 'widens' surveillanceSupermarkets maintain their facial data collection complies with privacy rules.14 May 03:11 AM
BusinessTo catch a thief: Supermarkets in NZ using facial recognitionA major supermarket chain is using facial recognition technology in its stores.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCompanies must report privacy breaches under new billA new Govt bill does not include a power to fine companies for harmful privacy breaches21 Mar 05:45 AM
New ZealandNude photos: Businesswoman's shock over photographer's requestOlga Ovsyannikova feared her photos may end up on a porn site.15 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandAdvice to drone operators: 'Don't be creepy'Privacy Commissioner John Edwards' advice to drone operators is "don't be creepy".28 Feb 12:18 AM
BusinessSacked academic denied request for 12,000 work emailsThe Privacy Commissioner says the university was right to refuse the request.14 Dec 07:31 PM
BusinessKiwis' private details obtained in global hack of UberNew Zealanders were caught up in Uber's huge data breach.22 Nov 11:26 PM
New ZealandAlleged 'scam artist' shamed on Facebook sues for privacyAn alleged scammer who was named and shamed on Facebook has lost a bid for compensation.15 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandMedical clinic breaches 1000 people's privacyThe privacy of about 1000 people was breached by a medical clinic in the North Island.07 Aug 04:33 AM
New ZealandPrivacy Commissioner warns on new lawPrivacy Commissioner John Edwards has criticised new anti-money laundering legislation.24 May 03:03 AM
New ZealandPrivacy breach report raises more questionsAn independent review at the Ministry for Social Development had been announced.11 Apr 09:18 PM
TechnologyWatch NZH Local Focus: Trackable 111 calls to benefit people who experience difficulties talkingAn amendment to the Telecommunications Information Privacy Code now means emergency calls can be tracked to help emergency services locate you more quickly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandPrivacy breach: $18k compo for humiliationA student leader has been awarded $18,000 compensation after a privacy breach.22 Feb 02:17 AM
Banking and financeWhen would banks give police your data?The country's biggest banks all have different positions on the circumstances under which they would give up your data to the authorities.20 Feb 04:53 AM
BDBDEmploymentPrivacy Commissioner censures drilling firmThe Privacy Commissioner has publicly censured a Whanganui drilling company for failing to protect an employee's confidential information.21 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandPatients unaware staff prying in filesMore than 70 upper North Island health workers have been disciplined for snooping into patients' records in the past three years.01 Jan 04:00 PM
