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IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals) ANZ Summit speech - Michael Webster
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster's speech at the IAPP ANZ Summit in Sydney, 2022.
Notable increase in data breaches reported
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster is encouraging agencies to understand that breaches can happen to anyone; there is no room for complacency.
Michael Webster appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in His Majesty’s New Year Honours List
The honour is in recognition of Mr Webster’s services as former Secretary of the Cabinet and Clerk of the Executive Council (from 2014 to 2022).
Compliance investigation into Mercury IT breach commenced
The High Court order prevents anyone from storing, publishing, sharing, or accessing files obtained from the attack on Mercury IT.
New Zealand Archives breach – months to notify individuals
There are lessons to be learned from the Archives New Zealand data breach.
IPCA/OPC Joint Inquiry into Police conduct when photographing members of the public
The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) and Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) released their Joint Inquiry into Police conduct when photographing members of the public on September 8 2022.
Privacy Commissioner considers action on ransomware attack
There has been a cyber security incident involving a ransomware attack on Mercury IT.
OPC urges caution in facial recognition trial
Foodstuffs North Island have engaged constructively with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner on their proposed use of facial recognition technology, including sharing with us their privacy impact assessment for comment.
Submission to the Justice Committee on the Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Bill (166-1)
The Privacy Commissioner's written and oral submissions on the Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Bill (166-1).
Protecting yourself from a privacy breach
Guidance on protecting yourself from an online privacy breach.