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Trade Me leads NZ transparency reporting - Privacy Commissioner
Trade Me today revealed it received 1508 requests for customer information from Police and 15 requests from the Security Intelligence Service (SIS) last year.
Public attitudes to data sharing cautious but shifting - survey
Approximately two-thirds (65 percent) of New Zealanders continue to be concerned about privacy. This result is statistically unchanged from previous surveys in 2014 and 2012. The public opinion survey, commissioned by the Privacy Commissioner, was released to mark the beginning of Privacy Week.
Media statement on Dick Smith Electronics' customer data
Due to enquiries from the public to our office, we have been in touch with the legal advisers of the receivers of Dick Smith Electronics. We have received assurances that the receivers are aware of and will comply with their obligations under the New Zealand and Australian Privacy Acts.
Privacy and online property information report
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has received over 100 complaints and enquiries to date about the privacy implications of local government property and building information.
Transparency project reveals thousands of government info requests
Government agencies made nearly 12,000 requests for personal information from 10 New Zealand companies last year, according to a new Office of the Privacy Commissioner report.
Phillip John Smith report highlights information sharing opportunities
The Privacy Commissioner has welcomed the findings of the report looking at the systemic failings which enabled Phillip John Smith to escape overseas.
Sweep finds children’s websites could do more to protect users
An international project looking at websites and apps used by children has raised concerns over the personal information they collect.
Privacy Commissioner welcomes Data Futures Partnership
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards says the Data Futures Partnership is a key step towards a data-driven environment that respects and protects personal data.
Harmful Digital Communications Act closes Privacy Act loophole
The Harmful Digital Communications Act that is now in force makes some changes to the scope of the Privacy Act, such as closing the ‘revenge porn’ loophole.
Approved Information Sharing Agreements (AISAs)
AISA stands for Approved Information Sharing Agreement. We've published this guidance to help enable the efficient and responsive provision of public services.