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Privacy Awareness Week 29 April - 5 May 2012
Have a look and see what was on during Privacy Awareness Week.
Digital revolution drives concerns for New Zealanders: UMR survey results - Media release
"New Zealanders are increasingly online but also worried about their ability to control their digital presence."
Businesses must be held accountable for privacy breaches says UMR survey : media release
"The New Zealand public is asking that business and government be held to account for breaches of the Privacy Act," said Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff.
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Codes consultation
Submissions are sought by 25 May 2012 on a proposal to issue the Civil Defence National Emergencies (Information Sharing) Code.
Media Release: Credit Reporting changes begin for all New Zealanders - ID fraudsters to be stopped in their tracks
Major changes to the credit reporting system come into force on 1 April 2012.
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Syndicated privacy news from around the world
Computerworld Privacy News : Privacy advocates fear CISPA
World news: Privacy | guardian.co.uk : What do you think 'public interest' means? | Chris Elliott
World news: Privacy | guardian.co.uk : Private investigators are selling access to financial and criminal records
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nzherald.co.nz - Privacy : Facebook will update on data sharing
World news: Privacy | guardian.co.uk : After the Queen's speech: who will speak for liberty now? | Editorial
Computerworld Privacy News : California moves to stop employers demanding Facebook passwords
Office of the Privacy Commissioner : When using technology to safeguard personal information, sometimes small steps can prevent a big loss
nzherald.co.nz - Privacy : Bosses demanding Facebook access going too far, both sides say
nzherald.co.nz - Privacy : UK PM's friendships under spotlight for trial