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Privacy News - January 2025
Biometrics feedback wanted, a new case note, and brochures available in different languages
Alert: glitch in AboutMe tool
AboutMe (Request My Info Tool) had a glitch between 19 December 2024 and 12 January 2025.
Christmas is about giving, but don’t give up your privacy
Watch out for phishing scams, dodgy online stores, and invasive kids toys this holiday season.
Privacy Commissioner announces intent to issue Biometrics Code
The Privacy Commissioner has today announced his intention to issue a Biometrics Code.
Printable privacy brochures in Traditional and Simplified Chinese
Our privacy brochure in Traditional and Simplified Chinese. These are designed to be printed from a home or office printer.
Printable privacy brochures in Vietnamese
Our privacy brochure in Vietnamese. These are designed to be printed from a home or office printer.
No one should be happy we received over 1000 privacy complaints
OPC's Annual report showed a record number of privacy complaints in the last financial year. Are privacy practices generally poor?
Privacy News - November 2024
OPC's Annual Report, an upcoming biometrics announcement, Privacy Week 2025, and an update on the Children's Privacy Project.
Working with third-party providers: understanding your privacy responsibilities
This guidance explains what you must think about when you are choosing a third-party provider and what your ongoing responsibilities are.
Statement in response to Inland Revenue's updated hashing information
Today Inland Revenue told media they have put a stop to sharing taxpayers' details with social media platforms for marketing. This is our media statement.