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Officer claims 1700 off-duty checks of person's police files made them a 'good cop'
The checks occurred for more than a year and were not done for work-related reasons.

'Manipulative and nasty': Judge slams secret filmer's crocodile tears
Victims filmed in their bathroom say they no longer feel safe in their homes.

Major supermarket apologises for humiliating woman with false shoplifting claim
The supermarket said its staff caused her public embarrassment and distress.

Tech Insider: Australia's U16 social media ban passes key test – but NZ watchdog remains sceptical
Netsafe's CEO has criticised the under-16 ban as a 'bureaucratic fever dream'.

Why sharing too much with chatbots could backfire on you
Some people accidentally use Meta AI as a public diary, sharing personal info.

Peeping drones? 54% increase in incidents amid privacy fears
Drones’ capabilities have made the technology 'like opening Pandora’s Box'.

Suspect in Minnesota shootings listed 45 officials in notebook
Police found in a notebook the names of 11 'people-search' websites.

Meta breaks promise, plans to introduce ads on WhatsApp
Ads will roll out to three billion users, violating a 2014 'no ads' pledge.

PM’s deep dive into Michael Forbes scandal to release findings in August
Parliament staffers are currently having their clearances checked.

Editorial: Lack of transparency erodes trust in Reserve Bank
OPINION: The staff at the RBNZ dug their fox holes – and they dug them deep.

Government agrees to big change for proposed anti-stalking law, doxing included
The committee believed the act of “doxing” should be added to the list.

Major NZ retailers using staff body cameras raises privacy concerns
Staff will wear the cameras but will switch them on only when they feel at risk.

Auckland Council privacy breach exposes hundreds of email addresses
The email was sent by West Wave Swim School on Friday morning.

Beehive staffer's resignation sparks debate on NZ privacy laws
The PM is open to revisiting image-based sexual abuse after Michael Forbes scandal.

Police unable to charge former PM staffer over recordings with sex workers
Prime Minister Luxon called for a review of vetting processes after the incident.

Inside the facial recognition inquiry - and when it’s coming to a shop near you
Latest developments in supermarket facial recognition explained - and what happens next.

Privacy Commissioner finds supermarket facial recognition compliant
Facial recognition scanned 226 million faces in 25 supermarkets.

German police race to charge McCann suspect before prison release
Christian Brueckner plans to flee to a non-extradition country.

Brent Carey: Why a social media ban for under-16s won't work
OPINION: Stifling youth expression won't solve digital dilemmas.

New details emerge on Harry and Meghan's naming of daughter Lilibet
They claimed the late Queen approved, but a source says she was told after.

Teens are sexting with AI - here’s what parents should know
Minors are striking up friendly, romantic and sexual conversations with AI chatbots.