TechnologyFacebook rolls out simpler privacy controlsAssistant Privacy Commissioner Katrine Evans said it was 'disappointing' that Facebook had taken so long to act on privacy problems02 Jun 12:41 AM
TechnologyImage-wary youth leaders in online privacyA report says young people are becoming the gurus of online reputation management, especially when it comes to social networking sites.27 May 05:38 AM
New ZealandPrivacy Commissioner probing Google over dataThe internet giant is alleged to have collected WiFi data that includes people's networks and their signal strength.25 May 03:56 AM
TechnologyConcerned Facebook users should use 'private' settingsUnsure of your new Facebook privacy settings? Set everything to "private", says the Privacy Commissioner.24 May 10:11 PM
New ZealandPrivacy office invites feedback on Facebook concernsNew Zealanders unhappy with changes to Facebook's privacy settings can share their concerns with the Privacy Commissioner.24 May 04:00 PM
TechnologyFacebook hit by 'firestorm of anger' over privacy policyIn the past fortnight the privacy debate over Facebook has developed into what some excitable commentators are calling a "firestorm of anger".16 May 08:19 PM
TechnologyGoogle sorry for collecting dataGoogle will no longer collect WiFi network information for its Street View mapping after "mistakenly" gathering personal wireless data.15 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolitician's hidden camera sex scandalA former mayoral candidate accused of secretly filming a woman living in a house he owned says he was only doing what any other "red-blooded male" would have done.15 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum's fury over Facebook photosAn aspiring councillor has taken legal advice over an alleged smear campaign involving photos taken from her Facebook site and emailed to a number of residents.15 May 04:00 PM
TechnologyGoogle collects home wireless dataInternet search giant Google has confirmed it gathered data about personal wireless connections from homes around New Zealand.13 May 09:04 PM
WorldNew York mayor vows to keep inner city safeThe Mayor of New York has promised additional surveillance cameras around Times Square and throughout the tourist heart of the city.04 May 04:00 PM
TechnologyGoogle: Privacy is alive and wellIn NZ for Privacy Awareness Week, Google privacy expert Alma Whitten talks about what the company is doing to keep your data safe.04 May 12:14 AM
New ZealandKids at risk - watchdog fingers FacebookNearly half of us use social networks - and most are concerned about how much personal information children share online.02 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis back official snooping, to a pointRoads and credit cards need to be checked, but internet prying is too much, study finds.26 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNationwide protests against surveillance billOpponents of the Search and Surveillance bill say it overturns important aspects of civil liberties.24 Apr 06:11 AM
New ZealandOfficers' names suppressed despite earlier identificationTwo police officers were arrested on New Year's Day and charged in relation to a drinking incident.21 Apr 05:19 AM
TechnologyNZ joins Google Buzz privacy backlashNew Zealand's privacy watchdog has joined nine other countries in complaining to Google about its Buzz service.21 Apr 01:10 AM
TechnologyThousands condemn secrecy of internet copyright talksOne new signature about every 37 seconds has been flowing into an online petition condemning global talks being held behind closed doors in Wellington.12 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandInsurance companies quiz customers on sex-life secretsLife insurers are asking people seeking insurance if they have sex with prostitutes.02 Apr 03:00 PM
WorldUnholy row over Indian guru's sex tapeA leaked video has shown an Indian religious leader getting a little too blissful with two shapely women.01 Apr 03:00 PM
