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Privacy Commissioner stories - Page 2

The columns penned by the Privacy Commissioner encapsulate a wide variety of issues centered on data privacy, cybersecurity, and the implications of digital advancements on personal privacy within New Zealand. Drawing attention to high-profile data breaches, legislative developments, and the increasing societal concern towards data sharing by businesses, these pieces seek to inform and provoke thought on how privacy is being reshaped in the digital age.

The Commissioner's interests are evidently broad, covering the tech industry's impact on personal privacy, the dynamics of legal reforms such as New Zealand's Privacy Bill, and the intricacies of cybersecurity threats facing both private and public sectors. From advocating for stronger privacy regulations to scrutinizing the privacy practices of businesses and government agencies, the narratives foster a deeper understanding of the evolving privacy landscape. Through a series of investigations, recognitions like the Privacy Trust Mark, and the insight into human error's role in data breaches, the articles underscore the ongoing challenges and responsibilities in protecting personal information in an increasingly interconnected world.

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Privacy Bill may limit breach fines to $10,000

Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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A new Privacy Bill welcomed by Commissioner John Edwards will cap breach fines at NZD $10,000, abstaining from heftier penalties up to NZD $1 million.
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InternetNZ says the Privacy Bill is a good start, but New Zealand can do better

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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InternetNZ calls for further improvements to New Zealand's Privacy Bill to ensure it is fit for the internet age.
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Commissioners release privacy factsheet for .nz domain registrants

Mon, 14th May 2018
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The Domain Name Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner have released new guidance to promote good privacy practices in the .nz domain name space.
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New Zealand's first Privacy Trust Marks awarded to Trade Me and RealMe

Thu, 10th May 2018
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RealMe and Trade Me's Transparency Reporting websites are the first two recipients of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's new Privacy Trust Mark.
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Privacy Week: 79% of Kiwis concerned about businesses that share their personal info

Mon, 7th May 2018
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Those on a lower income of $55,000 or less were more likely to be concerned about privacy (77%) than those with higher incomes (63%).
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New Zealand's Privacy Bill to get first reading in Parliament

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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New Zealand's updated Privacy Bill is about to begin its first reading in Parliament with Andrew Little as the MP in charge.
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Yahoo's data hack nightmare continues

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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The fact that Yahoo may have known about the breach for a number of months before alerting the public shows why we need mandatory breach notification.
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Perfecting an online privacy policy

Wed, 26th Jun 2013
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The security of personal data is top of everyone's mind when surfing the web, but how do you keep information coming through your school's website secure?.
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GOOGLE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR PRIVACY BLUNDER

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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NZ Police probe Google over accusations of collecting private data via Street View cars, raising global privacy concerns.
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Private lives

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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As digital footprints grow, NZ Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff urges better online behaviour amidst growing public concern for privacy.
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Checklist to protect your identity

Tue, 4th May 2010
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An interactive identity theft self-test tool has been launched by international privacy commissioners, offering practical tips to protect personal information.