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Media advisory: Privacy Commissioner’s naming policy

Following a period of public consultation, the Privacy Commissioner has implemented a policy of naming agencies that are in breach of the Privacy Act. The change took effect on 1 December 2014.

The decision to more routinely consider 'naming names' is based on a view that in certain circumstances the objectives of the Act are served by revealing the identity of organisations that have breached the law.

The Privacy Commissioner’s Naming Agencies in Public Reports policy can be found here.

For more information, contact Communications Adviser Charles Mabbett on 021 509 735.

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