Disclosure of Trade Me members' details to defendants

The recent disclosure of Trade Me members' personal information to criminal defendants has caused a great deal of concern.  It is not currently clear how or why this particular information came to be in the defendants' hands.  The Privacy Commissioner is making enquiries with Trade Me, the Police and the Crown lawyers to find out what happened.

If you have any particular concerns or would like further information, please contact us on enquiries@privacy.org.nz, or 0800 803 909.