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Privacy law reform resources
The Privacy Commissioner periodically reviews New Zealand’s Privacy Act with a view to offering recommendations for improvements. Occasionally other bodies, such as the Law Commission, also review aspects of privacy law. Details
Media Release: "What do students think about privacy?"
Secondary school students are invited to enter the Privacy Awareness Week video competition.
Identity Conference : Do you know who I am?
The Privacy Commissioner's keynote address at the Identity Conference 2008 held on 29-30 April in Wellington.
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Privacy Breach Guidelines
The voluntary privacy breach guidelines follow several months of consultation with New Zealand organisations to ensure appropriateness for local circumstances.
Case note 100413 [2007] NZ PrivCmr 20 - Google search reveals personal information on law firm website
A man did a Google search of his name and was surprised to find a reference to him on a law firm’s website.
Annual Report of the Privacy Commissioner 2007
Annual Report of the Privacy Commissioner for the year ended 30 June 2007.
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