http://privacy.org.nz/private-word/ http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-79-december-201/ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:38:12 +1300 http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-79-december-201/ http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-78-july-201/ Credit Reporting Privacy Code Amendment No 5 Taxis recording passengers - new guidance Getting it right when you've got it wrong Case Notes 35th APPA Forum Why do lawyers need to know about privacy law? Privacy points for lawyers Simon Rae New Chair of the Human Rights Review Tribunal News around the world Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:50:14 +1200 http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-78-july-201/ http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-77-april-201/ We've gone electronic and if you'd like to get the new version electronically, please subscribe. 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We've gone electronic and if you'd like to get the new version automatically, please subscribe here.US Federal Trade Commission joins Asia Pacific Authorities Forum (APPA) Youth spreads the word about privacyPrivacy - are you serious?Case NotesNew powers to block re-export of personal informationNZ part of global privacy networksFinal in the series on our Assistant Commissioners - Assistant Commissioner (Legal and Policy)Watch this space!  New guidance for business on getting started with privacyMotor Vehicle Register updateInternational privacy conferences - Jerusalem, Israel, October 2010News around the WorldUS Federal Trade Commission joins Asia Pacific Authorities Forum (APPA)The US Federal Trade Commission has become a member of the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities Forum (APPA), adding to the nine authorities that are already members."The Federal Trade Commission is one of the largest and most active consumer protection authorities in the world. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:51:50 +1300 http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-75-september-201/ http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-74-june-201/ This is the second issue of our new look Private Word. We've gone electronic and if you'd like to get the new version automatically, please subscribe here.Privacy Commissioner's submission to the Law Commission's review of the Privacy ActNew computer safety resources aimed at kidsFocus on the Privacy ForumCase NotesChildren, Young People and Privacy conference in MelbourneNew Zealand in the international privacy arenaBetter Protection for Vehicle Owners' Personal InformationTax System ReviewNews around the worldPrivacy Commissioner's submission to the Law Commission's review of the Privacy ActPrivacy Commissioner Marie Shroff has made a submission to the Law Commission's review of the Privacy Act. You can read the submission here. Ms Shroff supports many of the Law Commission's major proposals, and has added some suggestions of her own."Information privacy is under challenge as never before," says Ms Shroff. "Privacy is becoming a key human right in the digital environment of 21st century government and business." "The... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:28:11 +1200 http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-74-june-201/ http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-73-march-2/ Microsoft and the cloudDealing with privacy complaintsComplaintline website to help with disputes and complaints Law Commission review of the Privacy Act Privacy Commissioner's paper on Enforcement, Compliance and ComplaintsPrivacy Awareness Week 2010Case notesHuman Rights Review Tribunal Privacy CasesNews around the worldMicrosoft and the cloudIn February, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner hosted its first Technology and Privacy Forum of 2010 in Wellington. Brendon Lynch, Senior Director of Privacy Strategy at Microsoft in Seattle, led a great discussion on cloud computing and some of the privacy considerations that go with its use.As well as working for Microsoft, Brendon serves on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and has served on IAPP's Certification Board since its founding. So he has a wealth of experience in both privacy and technology and was able to provide really useful insights - as well as some funny anecdotes from his... Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:56:20 +1300 http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-73-march-2/ http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-72-december-200/ New guidance on CCTVPrivate Word to go electronic!Case Notes:    Department lost personal information                       Deceased doctor's estate fails to transfer files                       Date of birth on secondhand dealers' licencesPrivacy experts convenePrivacy in SchoolsIT certificationCredit Reporting and Privacy Code reviewNews around the worldNews around ParliamentNew guidance on CCTVThe Privacy Commissioner has recently released new guidance on how businesses, local government and other agencies can use CCTV (camera surveillance systems) while still protecting privacy."CCTV is proliferating, in New Zealand as well as overseas," Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff said."It seems that everywhere you look, someone has a camera trained on you. This raises questions such as what exactly the images are being used for, how secure they are from misuse or unauthorised viewing, whether the cameras are unnecessarily intrusive and so on."We saw a real need for the Privacy Commissioner's Office, as the watchdog in the privacy area, to help businesses to deal properly with... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:57:11 +1300 http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-72-december-200/ http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-71-august-2/ Caution urged on DNA bank.  Read Private Word to find out more.Also in this Private Word:Can insurance companies collect full medical notes?Te Reo videoCase notesInsurance information:  Tips for health consumersPSD survey - the resultsNew audit privacy guidelinesBetter practice by marketersLaw Commission seeks your views onlineClosing gaps in legal framework around privacyPrivacy Bill important for trade and consumer protectionPrivacy guide for schoolsVehicle register to be restrictediappANZ second annual conferenceNews around the world Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:43:21 +1200 http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-71-august-2/ http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-70-april-200/ Survey on PSDs (portable storage devices).  Read Private Word to find out more. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:40:38 +1200 http://privacy.org.nz/private-word-issue-70-april-200/