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Google's new privacy policies

Monday, 20 February 2012, 3:57 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner

"Google's aim of making their privacy policies simpler and clearer is a move in the right direction. We have encouraged Google to go down that track and have said how important it is for privacy policies to be readily understandable and as clear as ... More >>

Consumer rights important in big credit reporting shake up

Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 10:46 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner

In announcing major changes to credit reporting law, Privacy Commissioner, Marie Shroff, highlighted the need for further public education about the rights New Zealanders have when seeking credit. A new Summary of Rights released by her Office is aimed ... More >>

Major changes to credit reporting announced

Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 10:33 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner

New rules affecting what can be reported about your credit history and repayments will apply from 1 April 2012. Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff today announced changes to credit reporting law that will affect almost all adult New Zealanders. The changes ... More >>

Consumer rights important in big credit reporting shake up

Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 10:30 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner

Report: Google’s collection of WiFi information

Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 12:17 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner

Our inquiry concludes: • that although Google had a legitimate reason for collecting the openly accessible WiFi information, it failed to properly notify the New Zealand public about that collection, and the collection was unfair • that Google also ... More >>

Google agrees to protect privacy better

Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 12:15 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner

The Privacy Commissioner announced today that she has concluded her investigation into Google's collection of WiFi information during its Street View filming. Google has apologised to New Zealanders and has taken some major steps to improve its privacy ... More >>

Balanced credit reporting will benefit consumers

Thursday, 17 June 2010, 2:30 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner

The Financial Services Federation strongly supports the proposed changes to the Credit Reporting Privacy Code, announced yesterday by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC). More >>

Minister's disclosure of personal information

Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 11:45 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner

In response to a number of media enquiries and calls to our free phone line, Privacy Commissioner, Marie Shroff, has made the following comments about the recent release of personal information about two beneficiaries. "Ministers of the Crown, like other ... More >>

‘Privacy Pollution’ erodes choices

Tuesday, 28 August 2007, 11:48 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner

Small, incremental intrusions into personal privacy can combine to erode private space, thoughts and choices, Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff says. More >>

Draft privacy breach guidelines announced

Monday, 27 August 2007, 10:24 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner

New guidelines have been drawn up to help businesses and government organisations take the right steps after a privacy breach occurs, including notifying people if their personal information has been stolen, lost or mistakenly disclosed. More >>

Privacy Awareness Week: 26 August - 1 September

Thursday, 16 August 2007, 9:55 am | Office of the Privacy Commissioner

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is holding New Zealand's first Privacy Awareness Week from 26 August to 1 September. This is an international event, which will be held at the same time across Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand, and organised ... More >>

Amendments to health code considered

Thursday, 5 April 2007, 4:54 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner

The Privacy Commissioner is seeking public submissions on proposed amendments to the Health Information Privacy Code 1994. More >>

Informed Consent Avoided Privacy Breaches

Thursday, 22 March 2007, 4:13 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner

An investigation by the Privacy Commissioner has found that the Nurses' Organisation journal Kai Tiaki had fully informed consent to publish photographs in an essay on rest home carers looking after elderly people. More >>

Proposed motor vehicle register changes welcomed

Monday, 7 August 2006, 4:28 pm | Office of the Privacy Commissioner

Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff today welcomed the Government's announcement that it is looking to restrict access to the New Zealand Motor Vehicle Register. Mrs Shroff said her Office has been concerned for some years that personal information on the ... More >>

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