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Privacy Rights In The Digital Age – Privacy Week 2023 Programme Launched
Monday, 1 May 2023, 3:27 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
New Zealand’s best and most accessible 101 educational boost about all things privacy is about to take place. Privacy Week (8-14 May) is the Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s flagship educational event and it’s free and open to everyone. ... More >>
Three Tips For Avoiding Scammers This Easter
Thursday, 6 April 2023, 2:21 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
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: 1. Think before you click any link in an email ... More >>
New Zealand’s Biggest Data Breach Shows Retention Is The Sleeping Giant Of Data Security
Monday, 3 April 2023, 2:28 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Over one million past and present New Zealand drivers’ licences have been exposed as part of the attack on Latitude Finance, as well as people’s passports. Some of the 14 million New Zealand and Australia records taken are up to 18 years ... More >>
Getting Flipped By The Bird
Monday, 20 March 2023, 3:30 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
The free and easy SMS two factor authentication (2FA) to log into your Twitter account ends today. That concerns Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster because it takes away one of the most common ways to verify who users are on their free accounts, which ... More >>
New Research Shows New Zealanders Have Fears About Privacy
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 3:20 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy breaches are costing millions of dollars worldwide with agencies and businesses near and far in the crosshairs of internet criminals. This week an Internet NZ report revealed New Zealanders want their privacy kept safe and respected. Privacy Commissioner ... More >>
Injunctions – A Valuable Tool In Data Breach Toolkit
Friday, 24 February 2023, 11:41 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Protecting people in the middle of a fast-moving data breach must always be prioritised. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says the February injunction issued by the High Court to stop people sharing and using the data that was stolen in last year’s ... More >>
What The State Of National Emergency Means For Privacy Rules
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 1:28 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
A state of national emergency has been declared to assist with the response to Cyclone Gabrielle. The declaration applies to the six regions that have already declared a local state of emergency: Northland, Auckland, Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, ... More >>
Privacy Week May 2023: Your Privacy Rights And Why They Matter In A Digital World
Thursday, 9 February 2023, 9:58 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
‘Privacy rights in the digital age’ is the theme for the Office for the Privacy Commissioner’s education flagship week, May 8 to May 14. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster wants the public and the agencies and businesses that serve them to increase ... More >>
Notable Increase In Data Breaches Reported
Thursday, 12 January 2023, 2:33 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
This year make your new year’s resolution to be across your privacy obligations. There has been a notable increase in data breaches reported to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, prompting a reminder to agencies and businesses that they must ... More >>
Compliance Investigation Into Mercury IT Breach Commenced
Wednesday, 21 December 2022, 4:45 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
The Privacy Commissioner is warning the public to be aware that the Mercury IT breached data is protected by a court order. Justice Grice has released the reasons for making the interim orders this week. The High Court order prevents anyone from storing, ... More >>
New Zealand Archives Breach – Months To Notify Individuals
Monday, 19 December 2022, 2:52 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Urgency and care are always needed when a data breach occurs. There are lessons to be learned from the Archives New Zealand data breach that resulted in records containing sensitive health information being made publicly accessible, says Privacy ... More >>
Privacy Commissioner To Explore Biometrics Code
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 11:16 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
A code to regulate biometrics is being explored by the Privacy Commissioner. The use of biometric technologies, such as facial recognition or fingerprint recognition, is a matter of interest to privacy regulators around the world, says Privacy Commissioner ... More >>
Privacy Commissioner Considers Action On Ransomware Attack
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 6:45 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
There has been a cyber security incident involving a ransomware attack on Mercury IT. Mercury IT provides a wide range of IT services to customers across New Zealand. This is an evolving situation. We were notified of the cyber security attack on 30 ... More >>
Right To Know Day Highlights New Zealanders’ Right To Access Information About Themselves
Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 9:58 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Organisations are obligated to give people access to personal information held about them, says Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. Today, September 28, is international Right to Know Day. It is dedicated to raising awareness of the legal right New Zealanders ... More >>
Public Input Sought To Inform Privacy Rules For Biometrics
Monday, 15 August 2022, 10:38 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say on the use of biometric information in Aotearoa New Zealand. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner today launched its consultation paper, Privacy Regulation of ... More >>
New Zealanders’ Attitudes Toward Privacy Shifting But Key Concerns Remain – New Privacy Report
Monday, 9 May 2022, 9:49 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
New Zealanders’ attitudes toward privacy are changing as developing technologies and the global pandemic require us to share more personal information. But three-out-of-five New Zealanders still report concern about businesses sharing their personal information ... More >>
Personal Information Protection At Forefront Of Privacy Week 2022
Thursday, 5 May 2022, 5:27 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
New Zealanders care what happens to their personal information, and organisations can do better at preventing privacy breaches. Those are the twin findings of the Privacy Commissioner’s upcoming insights report, and the driver of next week’s ... More >>
Human Error Leading Cause Of Privacy Breaches
Wednesday, 1 December 2021, 9:13 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Human error is the leading cause of serious privacy breaches, according to a new report released today by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC). “We are seeing clear patterns emerging since mandatory reporting of serious privacy breaches ... More >>
Liz MacPherson Appointed As Deputy Privacy Commissioner To Manage Transition
Tuesday, 30 November 2021, 10:16 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz MacPherson as Deputy Privacy Commissioner, while the recruitment for his replacement takes place. This is the first time that a Deputy Privacy Commissioner has been appointed. ... More >>
Privacy Commissioner Cracks Down On Compliance In Rental accommodation Sector
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 9:04 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) has today launched a new compliance monitoring programme to ensure that property managers and agencies are acting in accordance with the Privacy Act. Through the compliance monitoring programme, OPC ... More >>
