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DHB accused of resthome 'witch hunt'

A major elderly care operator has accused health authorities of a "witch hunt" over the closure of a rest home.

<i>Warren Young:</i> Needless alarm over search and spy bill

Labour pollsters told to use fake names

State agency spy powers 'chilling'

A proposed law would allow dog control officers to install surveillance devices in homes and the Commerce Commission to detain people, a watchdog warns.

Privacy guidelines on CCTV released

Would you be happy to have your eye or fingerprint scanned to prove your identity?

'Stealth' privacy law in UK

Watchdog warns on 'invasive' search law

The Privacy Commissioner has warned MPs that a proposed law widening authorities' powers of search and surveillance needs more safeguards.

Customs searches spark protest

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> SIS files generate spooky moments

<i>Tapu Misa:</i> Bennett breaking promises on solo mums

Bennett to apologise if complaint upheld

Paula Bennett is prepared to say sorry for the release of private income details of two solo mothers if a Privacy Act complaint is upheld.

Wheel-spinning Westie slowly gaining traction in the House

<i>Adam Gifford:</i> Unravelling bureaucracy's tangled web

Labour plans privacy complaint against Bennett

Customers' anger as bank passes on personal details

A woman who mistakenly accessed another customer's account is irate that the BNZ disclosed her personal details so the man could resolve the matter.

Internet users take issue with child-porn filter

Watchdog calms privacy fears