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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.
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).