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Ghislaine Maxwell's prison interview: The 8 key takeaways
Maxwell denied introducing Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein.
Latest from Privacy Commissioner
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'A bit creepy': McDonald's defends installation of bathroom cameras
The cameras were installed to prevent vandalism in the bathrooms of the restaurant.
Kiwi victims of Qantas cyber attack can lodge complaint in NZ, expert says
An NZ lawyer says affected people in this country can still take action against Qantas.
Judge orders Harry to disclose payments in Daily Mail case
The trial, involving high-profile figures, is set for January 2026.
Cops claim Kiri Allan told police she wrote the law, grabbed shrubs during arrest
New police documents claim Allan refused to accept the court summons served on her.
Editorial: Qantas cyber attack a timely reminder for individuals and businesses to protect data
OPINION: Cyber criminals are getting smarter and we need to be too.
Qantas cyber attack highlights NZ's pathetic privacy laws, Consumer says
A scammer's and telemarketer's treasure trove in Qantas hack, a security expert says.
Mighty Ape boss fronts over glitch that saw some users logged into other users’ accounts
Online retailer has suffered a six-month period of glitches since an October upgrade.
Inside the facial recognition inquiry - and when it’s coming to a shop near you
Latest developments in supermarket facial recognition explained - and what happens next.
Privacy Commissioner finds supermarket facial recognition compliant
Facial recognition scanned 226 million faces in 25 supermarkets.
Minister pushes facial recognition software to prevent shoplifting
Facial recognition tech could help reduce retail crime. What limits should be in place?
'Malicious actor' downloaded private information about Health NZ staff
There is no evidence the leaked information was shared or posted online.
'Loss of dignity': Benefit fraudster wins compo for privacy breach during MSD investigation
Peter Thomas and his wife defrauded two agencies out of a combined $227,000.
'Subterfuge': Man awarded $60k after devices taken from desk during orchestrated meeting
Tribunal: It was 'manifestly unfair' and an 'unreasonable intrusion' into his affairs.
'Trust the process': Te Pāti Māori defends marae voting process
Te Pāti Māori claims the Electoral Commission bowed to political pressure over the voting.
Opinion: In your face - is the public comfortable with facial recognition technology?
OPINION: It depends on the location of the recording – and why it was being captured.
Man who used billboards to ask woman on date wins $19,000 privacy battle against police
Alexander Pryazhnikov paid for seven billboards asking a Wellington woman out on a date.
Opinion: Snooping staff are the greatest risk to privacy in the workplace
OPINION: A sneaky peek isn’t a harmless case of nosiness; it’s inappropriate.
Missing records hinder investigation into treatment of patient at aged care facility
Ultimate Care was scrutinised after lost records affected a patient's care review.
The 'invasive' police search powers that convinced Justice Minister to ban gang patches in private homes
The home ban was opposed by several agencies as well as the Privacy Commissioner.
The Ex-Files: Secret recordings and hidden cams trained on ex-partners may not be silver bullet in court
What to consider before presenting evidence in court.
Armstrong's employee in NZTA privacy breach
Car dealership confirms employee accessed information for personal reasons.
IRD gives thousands of taxpayers' details to social media platforms for ads
Hashing slammed as a mass 'betrayal' of taxpayers.
'Meme for profit': Company slammed for using pics of crying boy without consent
The boy was bullied and harassed after the company's advertising campaign began.
Passports, licences stolen in Competenz hack affecting 6000 - who pays for replacements?
What the law says about stolen IDs.
Phone repair shop nude photo saga: Police launch investigation
Worker at Mobile Planet's been suspended for allegedly taking photos off customer's phone.
'It feels wrong': Watchdog hands recordings of complainant's phone calls to bank
Westpac says it hasn't listened to the recordings and will hand them back in 'good faith'.
Watchdog sends $300k scam victim's details to wrong email in privacy blunder
'What a bunch of idiots... How am I supposed to have any trust in the system?'
Luxon calls Te Pāti Māori claims 'pretty concerning', Stats NZ launches probe
Stats NZ is investigating allegations of misuse of Census data.
Had depression? Get headaches? Job-hunter 'gobsmacked' by 'invasive' application
The firm says the questions provide relevant information. Applicants don't have to answer.