Reported privacy breaches double after new Privacy Act takes effect
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) received a 97 percent increase in privacy breach notifications in the first four months of the new Privacy Act.
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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) received a 97 percent increase in privacy breach notifications in the first four months of the new Privacy Act.
A man complained to our office in 2017 because Oranga Tamariki requested information about his criminal history from Police and discussed it with his partner.
An offender requested access to all records held by the Department of Corrections associated with psychological reports about him.
A man complained after his ex-wife received information about their daughter's care with a disability support services provider.
A man complained that his neighbour had installed a security camera aimed at the back gate of his property, which made him feel intimidated.
Police told the current girlfriend of a man that he had a history of violence, and that he had assaulted and threatened his ex-partner.
A man discovers a prospective employer discussed him with his current manager after a job interview.
A caregiver was dismissed after their employer conducted a background check on them more than a year after they started the job.
OPC has begun a round of engagements with representatives of tenants, landlords, property managers and related businesses.
The Terms of Reference have been released for a joint inquiry into Police conduct involving the photographing of members of the public.