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Office of the Privacy Commissioner: Statement of Intent 2008/09
This Statement covers the period 2008/09 and our direction to 2010/11.
Post-Compulsory Education Unique Identifier Code
Submissions on the proposal to revoke the 2001 Code are now closed.
Privacy Awareness Week
See our exciting Forum programme and details about our video competition for secondary school students, which now closes on 8 August 2008.
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Privacy Commissioner recommendations for updates to privacy law:
Privacy Commissioner recommendations for updates to privacy law: Fourth supplementary report The Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff has released a report that proposes new means to protect privacy.
Media release: "Privacy Bill helps trade and enhances personal rights"
*2 July 2008* Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff today welcomed the introduction of the Privacy (Cross-border Information) Amendment Bill, saying it would have benefits for New Zealand’s trading opportunities and enhance personal rights.
Information held by Clubs and Societies
*Introduction* The Privacy Commissioner sometimes receives enquiries from voluntary organisations, clubs and societies (we have called these groups “societies” in this paper).
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Syndicated privacy news from around the world
Alberta.ca News from- Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner : Government Departments ordered to release credit card information
Privacy Uploads and Current Issues : Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities discuss initiatives in Seoul
Computerworld Privacy News : Housing bill provision rattles privacy, small business groups
Privacy Uploads and Current Issues : Media Release: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 8 - 18 for 2008
ICO Press Releases : HMRC and MOD data security breaches
Michael Geist Privacy Law RSS News Feed : Privacy Commissioner of Canada Blogging on C-61
ICO Press Releases : Company convicted of obtaining BT customer information unlawfully
Privacy Uploads and Current Issues : Media Release: Don't miss the chance to be recognised for good privacy practices
ICO Press Releases : CLAE right not to disclose publicly available information
ICO Press Releases : Information Commissioner reminds political parties in Wales of their data protection obligations