1 February 2007

Students at a university made complaints about a fellow student, including that his behaviour was threatening.

1 February 2007

A woman was a regular customer of a bar and restaurant in a small town. She complained that the bar manager had disclosed information about her to her employer.

1 February 2007

A man was interviewed for a position with Police but was unsuccessful. The man then requested his application file.

1 February 2007

A man was returning after an overseas trip. He and his family were stopped and they were all searched. This caused them inconvenience and embarrassment.

1 February 2007

The Ministry of Social Development had received an allegation that, if correct, would have an impact on a woman's benefit. She requested access to details.

1 February 2007

A man was in New Zealand on a student permit. The Department of Corrections contacted Immigration New Zealand, disclosing details of charges laid against him.

1 February 2007

A man requested personal information from a company but received not only his information but information about several other people.

1 February 2007

A woman authorised a counsellor to request her medical notes from a health agency. The agency sent these notes to the wrong address.

1 February 2006

A woman complained a company delivered packages of incontinence pads and other supplies to her home with large lettering stating what the packaging contained.

1 February 2006

A man made a request for access to personal information contained in a draft report into his conduct while he was employed by a government agency.