New ZealandNew Zealand cyber security fears risingNew Zealanders are becoming increasingly concerned about privacy and cyber-security, new research suggests.25 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew spy laws comparable to Big BrotherNew laws to allow spying on New Zealand citizens is a step towards totalitarianism, says a professor of cyber security and forensics.21 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandRyder assault accused to fight chargesOne of the men accused of assaulting cricketer Jesse Ryder has chosen to fight the charges and has elected to stand trial by jury, a court has been told.17 Apr 10:52 PM
OpinionJohn Minto: Don't give the GCSB more powers - shut it downThe GCSB never reported their inability to read and they didn't ask politicians to change or "clarify" the legislation, writes John Minto. For 10 years they simply ignored it and only came unstuck17 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandRyder privacy breach may not be the firstThe West Coast District Health Board has admitted it can't be sure its clinicians have always followed the rules for accessing patient files.15 Apr 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Too late' for permanent injunctionA permanent injunction against the publication of sensitive Earthquake Commission information might not be possible after it was posted online, a legal expert says.11 Apr 08:31 PM
New ZealandBlogger defies court order on EQCSensitive information obtained in error from the Earthquake Commission and protected by a court injunction was published on a foreign website last night.11 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionShould the GCSB be allowed to spy on NZers?Prime Minister John Key says the Government Communications Security Bureau should be able to spy on New Zealanders if the right level of oversight is met. Have your say.09 Apr 10:40 PM
OpinionDerek Martin: Privacy breaches need to be put into perspectiveMany wring their hands in despair and call for sanctions for those responsible and for heads to roll, writes Derek Martin. I find this issue something of a yawn fest.04 Apr 08:30 PM
OpinionPeter Kerr: Apply some computer savvy to stop data leaks"Why is John Key demeaning himself by leading the chorus of ministers jumping up and down saying accidents will happen?" asks Peter Kerr.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrones: The secrets in our skiesAuthorities are to take urgent action to monitor rapidly increasing drone activity after conceding they know of as few as one in 10 unmanned flights.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandPM: Privacy breaches are inevitableJohn Key says privacy breaches like the two revealed in one week at the EQC are inevitable, and they are a result of human error, not systemic failure.02 Apr 06:25 AM
New ZealandFreezing of EQC's email 'unprecedented'The government's freezing of EQC's email system is unprecedented for an entire organisation, an IT expert says.29 Mar 04:33 AM
New ZealandAnother Government privacy breachAnother government agency has apologised for another privacy breach.29 Mar 02:19 AM
New ZealandDesperate borrowers sign away privacyFinance companies are forcing customers to sign waivers allowing them to seek private information from dozens of government departments and private companies.12 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: NZ must act fast to control aerial spying devicesThe scale of the US drone programme is such that more pilots are now recruited to fly unmanned aircraft than conventional fighter planes, writes Toby Manhire.10 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionPrivacy rights less secure than you thinkTo be a truly free and democratic society there must be respect for the autonomy of individuals, writes Tim McBride. and limits on the activities of both state and private agencies which may intrude on that autonomy.18 Dec 04:30 PM
TechnologyInstagram user information up for grabsA new change to Instagram policy is putting user information up for sale.17 Dec 10:34 PM
EmploymentSacked govt worker wins job backA government employee who was sacked after she accessed client records of Facebook 'friends' has won her job back until a full hearing can be held next year.11 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandTeen's pictures stolen for siteA teenager whose private photos have been used without permission to attract bisexual women to a website feels violated and scared.08 Dec 04:30 PM
