It’s human nature to chat about other people but when those people are children I’d say we need to do better as a nation. The recent events in Marakopa, the actions of Tom Phillips, and the lives of his three children have generated a strong emotional response within our motu, and across the world. It’s understandable that people want to know the circumstances, how such events were able to happen, and whether the people involved are okay. 

Sometimes it’s critical to get information to people who want to help. But how do we balance great uses of personal information with strong protections for people’s privacy?

A privacy policy that is “by the book” is no good if it’s by the wrong book. New Zealand agencies need to comply with New Zealand privacy law.

by Michael Webster, Privacy Commissioner

Two factor authentication (sometimes called multi-factor authentication) is a good way to keep your information safe and secure.

One of the greatest risks to privacy in the workplace could be sitting next to you - or it could even be you.

Should you have to disclose to your insurance company if you’ve taken a genetic test and learnt you have the gene for a medical condition? Should they be able to require you to test?

This summary was written by Rachel Levinson-Waldman, who served with OPC as a 2024 Ian Axford Fellow in Public Policy.