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Today Inland Revenue told media they have put a stop to sharing taxpayers' details with social media platforms for marketing. This is our media statement.
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says agencies using data anonymisation and de-identification techniques are accountable for making sure they protect people
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Our Compliance Team are responsible for making sure New Zealand's agencies, businesses, and organisations are doing privacy well. Here's their 23/24 work.
