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Privacy Commissioner launches $75,000 research fund
The Privacy Commissioner is calling for applicants for a new privacy-related research funding programme worth up to $75,000 in total.
The successful applicants of the Privacy Good Research Fund will receive funding to conduct privacy-related research and public education or awareness raising initia… -
Media release: Privacy Commissioner comments on NZ Post survey
13 July 2009
Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff said today that she had received approaches from members of the public worried about a nationwide household survey, entitled 'An Opportunity to Win,' being run by New Zealand Post.
'Some people contacting us are confused about whether they must comple… -
Three tips for avoiding scammers this Easter
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster is reminding people that just because they’re taking an Easter break, doesn’t mean scammers are.
He’s got three top tips this Easter to keep your privacy safe:
Think before you click any link in an email or social media – does it seem real and legit?
Ask qu… -
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Privacy Commissioner monitoring Uber data breach
The Privacy Commissioner is monitoring the news of Uber’s data breach that affected more than 50 million people around the world, including some New Zealanders.
Uber formally informed the Commissioner’s office yesterday evening. The breach happened in late 2016.
Uber has informed the Office that t… -
Case Note 285353 [2018] NZPriv Cmr 3: Passenger makes vexatious requests to airline
A passenger contacted an airline, requesting all the information they had about him relating to a ticket dispute. Over a month later, he emailed to the airline’s CEO saying he hadn’t received the requested information.
After another month of correspondence he emailed the CEO again, expressing his f… -
Media release: Trans-Tasman agreement advances privacy protection
5 September 2008
The Privacy Commissioners of New Zealand and Australia have reinforced their strong ties by signing up to an agreement to cooperate on privacy issues.
Both Commissioners noted that there were 'significant benefits' in developing strong relationship between regulators in different… -
Statement from Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff about EQC breach
The Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff said today that public sector agencies needed to have stronger controls in place when handling spread sheets of personal information.
“The EQC breach is yet another incident involving inadvertent disclosure of large amounts of personal information on a spread s… -
Guidance for local councils tackles stalking, domestic violence and harassment
The Privacy Commissioner has published guidance to help local councils enhance privacy in their information-handling practices.
Local councils collect and release a significant amount of personal information, such as online property and building records.
Without the proper privacy safeguards, th… -
How to make information available – some tips for agencies
We live in an age where agencies collect and hold a lot of information about us. When we then request access to that information, this places demands on the time and resources of agencies to meet their obligations under the Privacy Act. Agencies sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed when responding to re…