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Media Statement: ACC inquiry - Privacy Act complaints
Individual complaints about the ACC disclosure are being dealt with by the Privacy Commissioner as required by Part 8 of the Privacy Act.
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."
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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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Privacy News
Syndicated privacy news from around the world
nzherald.co.nz - Privacy : Parents worry for son who spied on webcam
Computerworld Privacy News : Twitter jumps on Do Not Track bandwagon
nzherald.co.nz - Privacy : Facebook users let secrets out
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases : FTC Announces Final Agenda and Panelists for Workshop about Advertising and Privacy Disclosures in Online and Mobile Media
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases : FTC Approves Final Orders Settling Charges that Window Marketers Made Deceptive Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings Claims
World news: Privacy | guardian.co.uk : Twitter to use Do Not Track
nzherald.co.nz - Privacy : ACC claimant's anger over blunder response
World news: Privacy | guardian.co.uk : Using a VPN to protect your web use | Ask Jack
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases : Skechers Will Pay $40 Million to Settle FTC Charges That It Deceived Consumers with Ads for "Toning Shoes"
Computerworld Privacy News : Privacy advocates fear CISPA