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Privacy News - October 2024

A statement on data scraping, how to handle privacy complaints, and how concerned people are about cameras.

Privacy News - September 2024

An update on Foodstuffs North Island's trial of facial recognition technology (FRT), a warning about data anonymisation tecniques, and privacy breach rules.

Privacy News - August 2024

An update on our biometrics work, consultation opens on the Gang Harm Insights Centre AISA, our new case note talks about use of an image without consent.

Privacy News - July 2024

This issue we launch Poupou Matatapu,  talk about the Consumer and Product Data Bill and Privacy Amendment Bill and share GCPO's information sharing guidance.

Privacy News - June 2024

Deputy Privacy Commissioner Liz MacPherson takes the helm and writes a thought piece about penalties and a comparison with an Australian case.

Privacy News - May 2024

Privacy Week was a roaring success (we made an infographic), we've opened consultation on Poupou Matatapu: doing privacy well, and our new survey reveals...

Privacy News - April 2024

Children's Privacy / FRT trial / Privacy Week: the Privacy Commissioner announces our programme for Privacy Week 2024 and more.

Privacy News - March 2024

In this issue, the Privacy Commissioner talks about our Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Justice, the call for greater data breach penalties, and you can watch the recording of the Ian Axford Fellowship webinar. Read the March issue here

Privacy News February 2024

Read the February issue of Privacy News for the Commissioner's take on the increasing role of biometric technologies in the lives of New Zealanders.

Privacy News - November 2023

In this edition of Privacy News we look at biometrics code, OPC guidance, AI governance training and the expansion of our office.

Privacy News - October 2023

In this issue we look at questions surrounding the installation of CCTV cameras in school bathrooms and the chosen theme for Privacy Week 2024.