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Viewing entries tagged with 'International'

The PC goes to DC - Part 1 29 May 2019 at 15:32

Last month, I travelled to the United States, in part to attend the Global Privacy Summit.

The PC goes to DC - Part 2 29 May 2019 at 15:29

My second day in Washington involved more meetings and discussion of hot-button issues in the tech and privacy sectors.

The PC goes to DC - Part 3 29 May 2019 at 15:18

On Wednesday 1 May, the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) hosted their Data Protection Authorities Day (DPA) at the White House.

Hosting the 50th APPA Forum Sam Williams
20 December 2018 at 13:33

On 3-4 December, we hosted the 50th Asia-Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) Forum in Wellington. We welcomed representatives from fifteen privacy authorities from the Asia-Pacific – as well as guests from around the world – to discuss global trends, share experiences, and work towards greater cooperation.

Berlin Group comes to Queenstown Charles Mabbett
18 December 2018 at 15:16

Privacy and data protection commissioners from around the globe gathered in Queenstown on 29-30 November for the 64th meeting of the International Working Group on Data Protection in Telecommunications (IWGDPT).

Cautionary tale of getting policy settings right Colin Trotter
15 November 2018 at 15:03

Keeping privacy front of mind when developing policy and designing new processes or systems helps deliver good outcomes while maintaining individual privacy interests.

In Europe discussing information as a weapon and privacy John Edwards
30 October 2018 at 15:42

Last week was a big week for privacy internationally. Privacy Commissioners and Data Protection Authorities met in Brussels for their annual conference for the 40th time.

Blair Stewart is leaving Charles Mabbett
30 October 2018 at 14:51

After 25 years’ service to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Blair Stewart is retiring. For anyone with an interest in privacy law, this is significant and sad news. Blair’s contributions to the promotion of privacy within New Zealand and internationally are substantial and enduring.