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Data Protection Day: A time to reflect on the coming year
The international community of data protection and privacy commissioners looked in depth at the privacy challenges posed by robotics and artificial intelligence at its recent annual meeting, but the challenges and risks to privacy in 2017 won’t come just from the machines, says ICDPPC Executive Committee Chair, John Edwards.
Privacy Commissioner names photography agency for misleading practices
The Privacy Commissioner has named a photography business, Expression Sessions Ltd, (Expression Sessions) as the result of a complaint. Expression Sessions breached principles 3, 4, 9 and 10 of the Privacy Act.
Case note 277412 [2016] NZ PrivCmr 13 - Corrections failed to comply with access request from inmate seriously assaulted in prison
The complainant was seriously assaulted in 2013 while in prison. The assault left him with a traumatic brain injury which has significantly impacted on his life. He advised our Office he was seeking legal advice about whether the Department of Corrections had failed to provide him with the necessities of life by not providing medical assistance sooner.
Privacy Commissioner finds debt collector failed to check accuracy of information before use
The debt collection agency, Law Debt Collection Ltd, failed to check information about a disputed debt before it referred the information to a credit reporter, says Privacy Commissioner John Edwards.
Enhancing Identity Verification and Border Processes Legislation Bill 147-1
Read the Privacy Commissioner's Submission to Parliament's Law and Order Committee on the Enhancing Identity Verification and Border Processes Legislation Bill 147-1.
Police not requiring photo ID in quake zone
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards has looked into reports by some news media that Police were insisting travellers along SH1, south of Seddon, carry photo ID in order to determine whether they have legitimate reasons to be in the area.
IPCA and OPC call for legislative framework for Police Vetting Service
An independent review of the Police Vetting Service by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) and the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has identified a number of key ways the Service can improve privacy safeguards for individuals and protect the public.
Communique on the 38th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners
Privacy commissioners and data protection authorities from around the world convened in Marrakesh on 17-20 October 2016 for the 38th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners (ICDPPC).
Submission on the NZ Intelligence and Security Bill
Read the Privacy Commissioner's submission to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee on the NZ Intelligence and Security Bill.
Law allows information sharing about vulnerable children now - Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards says he supports the Government’s message that any information about a current or future danger to a child needs to be shared between the appropriate agencies.