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
New ZealandPolice shared private health details of Covid-positive people with prospective employers'Police should never have disclosed patients' Covid-19 statuses to prospective employers.'20 Sep 05:18 PM
New ZealandToilet cam: Mum horrified at cameras in second school's bathroomSchool says the cameras are focused on the washbasins and not inside the cubicles.20 Sep 06:26 AM
New ZealandOuting 'shoplifters, thieves' could backfire for businessesBusinesses are being warned not to publicly name and shame suspected shoplifters.17 Sep 08:13 AM
BusinessCredit bureau Illion found in breach of Privacy ActCredit Simple will no longer provide offers to its members.17 Sep 05:34 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand SIS reviewing Chinese database for security concernsThe SIS is reviewing the information for potential risks and security concerns.16 Sep 03:57 AM
New ZealandHospital security scandal: Fake medic sneaks into surgeryThe medical student allegedly involved has been banned from hospital grounds.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeenager receives strangers' Covid-19 test resultsNorth Shore's John McCarthy says he's concerned at the DHB's mishap.31 Aug 06:01 AM
New ZealandTracking citizens: Police setting up $9m facial recognition systemThis would push New Zealand into new territory for tracking citizens.30 Aug 11:33 PM
BusinessApple update to limit Facebook's ability to track peopleFacebook warns of consequences in new privacy provisions.26 Aug 08:50 PM
New ZealandSchool newsletter copied with adult advertisingSchools warned not to publish children's full names in online newsletters.22 Aug 04:22 AM
New ZealandAccused fraudster fights MSD over use of personal informationMSD has previously been criticised for breaching its clients' privacy.19 Aug 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLessons for all businesses in Trade Me's privacy fail - and tighter rules on the wayPrivacy Mark winner runs afoul of New Zealand's current and new Privacy Act.13 Aug 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I had panic attacks': Muller opens up about mental health journey"The anxiety arrived very early on," the former National Party leader has acknowledged.08 Aug 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReport into ComCom security breach finds blame on both sidesRegulator and burglary victim 'Contractor C' both fell short.05 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandNZ-developed AI can predict kids' hospital riskAI screening tool developed by NZ expert correctly predicts kids' risk of hospitalisation.04 Aug 09:50 PM
New ZealandConcerns 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.31 Jul 07:40 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 patient leak: Hamish Walker and Michelle Boag unlikely to face penaltiesMichelle Boag and Hamish Walker aren't likely to face further penalties.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAmelia WadeAnalysis: Inquiry into Covid-19 leak a missed opportunityANALYSIS: Michael Heron had immense powers to get to bottom of leak - but barely used them30 Jul 06:22 AM
New Zealand'Politically motivated': Nat MP sent Covid patient info after being labelled racistEx-National Party president Michelle Boag sent the info to try to help clear his name.29 Jul 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Does pressure of politics explain scandalous behaviour?Editorial: Stressed and overworked, constantly in the public eye, who'd be a politician?24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandACC paid mental health specialists to assess claimants - then hundreds lost coverThe specialists were used to assess people who already had an injury claim accepted.23 Jul 04:57 AM
WorldEuropean court invalidates data-sharing pact with United StatesThe case began after Edward Snowden revealed the US government was snooping on people.16 Jul 08:30 AM
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 Zealand'I wish her all the best': Ardern's tribute to Nikki KayeCollins downplays departure of Kaye, Adams as she unveils reshuffle.15 Jul 11:41 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 funding helping police track people with CCTVCovid-19 research money is going towards enabling police to track people using CCTV.12 Jul 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The case for and against WoodhouseComment: Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams have defended misleading statements by Todd Muller.12 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandWoods grills Brownlee over Covid-19 patient details leakWoods wasn't having a bar of Brownlee's defence of Michael Woodhouse's involvement.10 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandMuller: Woodhouse's handling of Covid leak 'very different' to Walker'sIt comes after more major revelations this morning.10 Jul 12:25 AM
OpinionComment: National Covid leak shows why law must change to protect citizensCOMMENT: Hamish Walker and Michelle Boag's legal exposure needs closer examination.08 Jul 04:59 AM
New ZealandLeak fallout: Muller says resignation was rogue MP's 'only option'Todd Muller told the Clutha-Southland MP he needed to own up publicly.08 Jul 03:01 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: National MP Hamish Walker resignsNational MP Hamish Walker resigns after massive privacy breach of Covid-19 patient information. Video / Will TraffordWatch08 Jul 02:19 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
