New ZealandWoman suffers more physical abuse after OT file shown to her child’s father 'Grievous' Oranga Tamariki privacy breaches have been exposed in a new report.23 Mar 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Sorry’: Foodstuffs admits staff leaked photo of ex-MP as new breach emergesGuard sacked over leak as new case emerges of political privacy breach at the checkout.21 Feb 05:26 PM
New Zealand‘Failed’ system: Health data left vulnerable due to contract oversightsThe Manurewa Marae inquiry exposed system weaknesses.20 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandPolice urge vigilance regarding kids' online safety as school resumesPhotos can reveal personal details, putting families at risk.28 Jan 11:39 PM
New ZealandGolriz Ghahraman case highlights Auror's role in retail surveillanceAuror covers 90% of NZ retail, linking stores like supermarkets and big box outlets.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Loss of dignity': Benefit fraudster wins compo for privacy breach during MSD investigationPeter Thomas and his wife defrauded two agencies out of a combined $227,000. 22 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandSuppressed details of abuse victims published on Justice website in ‘serious’ privacy breachA mass audit of thousands of decisions is now under way after the privacy slip-up. 16 Jan 06:07 AM
New Zealand'Subterfuge': Man awarded $60k after devices taken from desk during orchestrated meetingTribunal: It was 'manifestly unfair' and an 'unreasonable intrusion' into his affairs.14 Jan 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAI's next leap requires intimate access to your digital lifeA new generation of digital helpers – 'AI agents' – is expected to emerge this year.06 Jan 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessACC privacy breaches: Bosses grilled in scrutiny week at ParliamentDaily meetings and ability to unsend emails used in bid to stop breaches, ACC chief says.02 Dec 07:43 AM
OpinionOpinion: In your face - is the public comfortable with facial recognition technology?OPINION: It depends on the location of the recording – and why it was being captured.12 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan who used billboards to ask woman on date wins $19,000 privacy battle against policeAlexander Pryazhnikov paid for seven billboards asking a Wellington woman out on a date.14 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ First celebrates strongest position this centuryOPINION: Labour voters and senior figures are being targeted to jump ship.11 Oct 02:20 AM
OpinionOpinion: Snooping staff are the greatest risk to privacy in the workplaceOPINION: A sneaky peek isn’t a harmless case of nosiness; it’s inappropriate.03 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMissing records hinder investigation into treatment of patient at aged care facilityUltimate Care was scrutinised after lost records affected a patient's care review.26 Sep 11:30 PM
Lifestyle‘Out of control’: Ban of invasive gym act growing in popularityA gym owner who banned filming workouts has sparked a global 'crackdown'.18 Sep 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDignity and reputation: Police defend heavy redactions in Kiri Allan filePolice say the redactions are in line with Ombudsman guidelines for privacy.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartmentsFree-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.17 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe 'invasive' police search powers that convinced Justice Minister to ban gang patches in private homesThe home ban was opposed by several agencies as well as the Privacy Commissioner.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Secret recordings and hidden cams trained on ex-partners may not be silver bullet in courtWhat to consider before presenting evidence in court.15 Sep 04:47 AM
TaxIRD gives thousands of taxpayers' details to social media platforms for adsHashing slammed as a mass 'betrayal' of taxpayers.08 Sep 07:46 PM
New Zealand'Meme for profit': Company slammed for using pics of crying boy without consentThe boy was bullied and harassed after the company's advertising campaign began.24 Aug 09:48 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why is NZ lagging on the right to disconnect from work?OPINION: Employers can now spy on, track and record what workers do in their time off.22 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPassports, licences stolen in Competenz hack affecting 6000 - who pays for replacements?What the law says about stolen IDs.20 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: My battle to claw back $1500 from IRD – there's another $477m owed to KiwisOPINION: I am equally confident most of the other 415,828 or so people won't be so lucky.30 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionShould your child's photo be on their school's Facebook page?OPINION: Research shows schools can do more to protect children's privacy.26 Jul 01:08 AM
New ZealandNZTA staffer gave confidential driver info to gang members in exchange for methThe King Cobras members then used it to find motorists after road-rage incidents.25 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandPhone repair shop nude photo saga: Police launch investigationWorker at Mobile Planet's been suspended for allegedly taking photos off customer's phone.13 Jul 05:51 AM
LifestylePrince Harry set for revealing phone hacking interviewAn upcoming documentary will see the royal discuss phone hacking claims against the press.11 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'It feels wrong': Watchdog hands recordings of complainant's phone calls to bankWestpac says it hasn't listened to the recordings and will hand them back in 'good faith'.03 Jul 05:17 AM
New ZealandHow private is your work chat, really?Two Ministry of Justice employees were called out for insulting a woman on private chats.02 Jul 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNeighbour v real estate boss: did drone photography for ad invade privacy?Case first went to Real Estate Authority, then Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal.20 Jun 02:57 AM
Entertainment‘This is a true story’: A deep dive into Baby Reindeer's disclaimer blunderLooking at Hollywood's decades-long struggle with disclaimers, where did Netflix go wrong?10 Jun 10:31 PM
New ZealandWatchdog sends $300k scam victim's details to wrong email in privacy blunder'What a bunch of idiots... How am I supposed to have any trust in the system?'09 Jun 05:00 PM
