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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.
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.