Private Word Issue 67, August 2008

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:14:40 +1200

Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff is pleased to be part of Privacy Awareness Week 2008 with her Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) international partners.

Also in this Privacy Word:

The future of the world’s Internet economy
Modernising the law
Privacy Bill helps trade, enhances personal rights
News around the world
UK reports released on data losses
Case notes

Private Word Issue 66, May 2008

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:14:09 +1200

PRIVACY: MYTHS AND REALITIES

The Privacy Commissioner has urged social agencies to use common sense - not to "blame it on the Privacy Act". Download Issue 66 below to find out more.

Also in this Privacy Word:

Newborn screening
Case notes
Exploring identity and privacy
E-govt initiatives
Marketing lists
Privacy Awareness Week - August 2008
News around the world
Education unique identifier
New technology team leader

Private Word Issue 65, February 2008

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:38:57 +1300

A RISK OF LOSING TRUST?

Greater use of electronic health records means consumers may lose trust in the health system.... download Issue 65 below to find out more.

Also in this Private Word:

Law Commission Study; Case notes

Spotlight on identity management; Privacy Awareness Week 2008;

Government data review; Breach guidelines finalised;

News around the world; Safer swiping standard developed;

New communications officer

Private Word Issue 64, December 2007

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:45:13 +1300

Spotlight on privacy breaches:

Colossal privacy breaches reported internationally in recent weeks highlight the need for extra care by New Zealand data holders, says Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff.

Also in this Private Word

Privacy Week winners
Case note
Concerns in Australia
International Conference of Privacy and Data Protection Commissioners
Emerging Tech research
Praise for privacy brochure
"Dual role" for police
News around the world

Private Word Issue 63, August 2007

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:05:23 +1200

PRIVACY AWARENESS WEEK - A FIRST FOR NEW ZEALAND

"Privacy is your business" - the key theme for this year's first New Zealand Privacy Awareness Week.

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Case studies
New information brochures
Keeping kids safe
Anti-Spam Act starts soon
Top 10 tips for privacy
News around the World

Private Word Issue 62, June 2007

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 10:35:32 +1200

The new generation: online and uninhibited

As younger people reveal their private lives on the internet, many parents are looking on with alarm.

New York magazine recently compared the sometimes uninhibited online diaries, photos, videos and virtual friends culture on social networking sites such as MySpace with an earlier generation’s shock at the advent of rock and roll. The feature article points to many young people’s desire for fame, acceptance of risk, and their view that a truly private life is an illusion.

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Did you know ... “A mirror image of all New Zealanders’ passport data is stored in Australia ...”
Consent given for photos
Case note
“Think carefully” - NetSafe
Data “going global”
Helping MPs help constituents
News around the world
Law Commission review of privacy: public registers

Private Word Issue 61, March 2007

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:54:28 +1200

Defending data – taming surveillance

Online privacy, identity management and CCTV were put under the spotlight at recent technology and privacy forums hosted by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
Dr Judit Bayer, senior research fellow in cyber law at Victoria University, spoke about the obligations of employers, schools, libraries, forum moderators and internet service providers to preserve the privacy of their end-users.

Also in this Private Word:

Consultation on health code
Case notes
A day in the life
Human Rights Review Tribunal questions Police vetting consent form
Assignment to Canada
News around the world
Law Commission privacy review
OPC staff news

Private Word Issue 60, December 2006

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:49:57 +1300

Technology: “A silent revolution”

Technology and science-driven issues are becoming more prominent in today’s world. “All kinds of organisations and businesses use advanced technology to collect, sort, store and trade our personal Information. The Privacy Commissioner’s Office watches these developments to protect privacy and promote good practice.

Also in this Private Word:

Law Commission privacy review
Asia Pacific forum promotes
ideas exchange
A day in the (digital) life ...
UK privacy reports
News around the world
Slane cartoon

Private Word Issue 59, September 2006

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:44:21 +1200

Don't leave privacy to chance

Privacy Awareness Week was held in Australia 27 August - 2 September 2006. The theme "Don't leave privacy to chance" encouraged organisations and individuals to think about privacy issues before they became problems.

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Case notes
Motor register restrictions
Don't turn law nto a battlefield
CCTV not for sale
E-Crime warnings
News around the world
OPC health policy adviser

Private Word Issue 58, May 2006

Thu, 25 May 2006 17:16:25 +1200

Privacy Forum draws crowd

More than 200 people from both public and private sector organisations attended the Privacy Commissioner’s Privacy Issues Forum in Wellington at the end of March.

Also in this Private Word

New website launched
Case studies
Privacy Forum
Patient confidentiality
Media freedom
RFID in the workplace
New around the world
OPC investigation staff changes