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Protecting people’s privacy means not just our secrets or personal data – but our self-determination and bodily-autonomy
First published in 'New Zealand Doctor' 22/06/2022
A potential US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade, the landmark case that established a legal right to abortion without excessive government restriction, raises questions about the protection of privacy rights in the health sector. Jess … -
Offshore ICT - new survey results
Businesses need guidance on offshore storage of personal information - survey shows
MEDIA RELEASE
1 May 2011
Both public and private sectors need guidance on the use of cloud computing and sending information offshore. Individuals also need more awareness of what is happening to their information,… -
How should agencies deal with ‘empty-your-pocket’ requests?
The most common complaints we investigate relate to individuals trying to access their personal information. Some of these requests are “empty-your-pocket” requests to the agency – in other words, requests for all the information held about the person concerned by the agency.
The requester is well … -
Case 324205 [2023] NZPrivCmr 3: Photo of woman kept in public view at organisation
Background – Data retention and disclosure of identifying information.An agency kept a photo of a woman on the wall in its reception for several years. The photo wasn’t displayed in the main, publicly accessible, reception desk or waiting area. However, because of where it was in relation to a doorw…
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New survey shows we all need to sharpen up about privacy risks for kids
Concern about social media use was one of the three themes raised by experts and agencies working directly with children.
The three key themes were:
- Social media is a major concern, and a combination of guidance and regulatory changes are needed to manage this risk to children’s privacy.
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Annual Report of the Privacy Commissioner 2015
Key pointsOutreach and communications
We launched online education modules. We created these modules in collaboration with online training specialists LearningWorks.
Our enquiries team handled 8,372 enquiries from the public through our 0800 phone line and email.
We received 273 media enquiries … -
Case Note 253397 [2017] NZ PrivCmr 2 - Student executive discloses letter about colleague's job performance
A university student union’s president (the complainant) was given a written warning for neglecting to meet a number of her job’s key performance indicators. The warning was delivered in a formal letter from the vice president on behalf of the student union executive.
Soon after, excerpts from the … -
Does your office blog?
A few months ago, our office asked our international privacy and data protection watchdog colleagues to let us know if their office was using blogging as a communications tool. The results received have been mixed and modest.
Out of the 115 members that make up the International Conference of Data … -
Case Note 298757 [2019] NZPriv Cmr 9: Patients’ sensitive medical information disclosed by receptionist
A couple complained to our office after they found out that a medical centre receptionist had disclosed sensitive medical information about them.
The receptionist had been at a family gathering with a number of extended family members.
One of the people present was a close friend of the couple and… -
Media release: Seniors at risk in digital age
30 September 2011
"It's estimated about 133,000 New Zealanders a year could be victims of identity fraud[1]. With increased use of digital technology, it's easier for criminals to steal your information," said Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff.
"Older people use the internet more and more to commu…