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Council mistakenly sends one ratepayer's bill to up to 1000 people

'I’d urge anyone who received it to protect the person’s privacy.'

Qantas cyber attack highlights NZ's pathetic privacy laws, Consumer says

A scammer's and telemarketer's treasure trove in Qantas hack, a security expert says.

Teen kicked out of Govt’s bootcamp pilot for alleged offending

There are now eight participants in the Government's controversial pilot.

Cecilia Robinson: Australia leads on age tech – now it's New Zealand's turn

OPINION: Age estimation can be off by 18 months, posing some challenges.

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.

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.