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High trust but lacks maturity: the state of privacy in New Zealand
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster discusses the current state of privacy in New Zealand as we approach the 30 year anniversary of .Privacy Act.
Privacy rights in the digital age – Privacy Week 2023 programme launched
Privacy is so important, and it is something everyone should be able to expect as a basic human right.
Three tips for avoiding scammers this Easter
Privacy breaches are happening all the time. Being savvy and asking questions is a great way to help slow those.
New Zealand’s biggest data breach shows retention is the sleeping giant of data security
Over one million past and present New Zealand drivers’ licenses have been exposed as part of the attack on Latitude Finance.
Privacy Commissioner welcomes new Pou Ārahi
The Privacy Commissioner is delighted to announce the appointment of Shane Heremaia to the role of Pou Ārahi at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
Getting flipped by the bird
Privacy should not be something available only to people who can pay for it.
What the state of national emergency means for privacy rules
The declaration triggers the Civil Defence National Emergencies (Information Sharing) Code 2020, under the Privacy Act 2020.
New research shows New Zealanders have fears about privacy
Privacy is a basic right people should be able to expect.
Injunctions – a valuable tool in data breach toolkit
A permanent injunction is now in place preventing the storing, publishing, sharing, or accessing of files obtained from the Mercury IT attack.
Your privacy rights and why they matter in a digital world
‘Privacy rights in the digital age’ is the theme for the Office for the Privacy Commissioner’s education flagship week, May 8 to May 14.