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1. Departmental Disclosure Statement: Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal Bill [pdf, 313 KB]

   ...provisions were checked internally by a different team to the policy team responsible for the Bill. These provisions were therefore subject to the standard process by which all offence and penalties provisions are vetted by the Ministry of Justice. Privacy issues 3.5. Does this Bill create, amend or remove any provisions relating to the collection, storage, access to, correction of, use or disclosure of personal information? YES The tribunal must ensure safe custody of its records...

2. ND v BC [2022] NZDT 128 (15 August 2022) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...Was the damage to the driver’s door present when DQ inspected the van? Did BC attend a paint and panel repair shop on the 31 March 2022 and the 1 April 2022 seeking a quote for the repair of the left door and panel? Can BC claim ownership and privacy of the of the dashcam footage left with the vehicle from after the 29 March when the contract is claimed to have formed? c. Was the sale offered “as is where is” and accepted by ND. d. As a bailee of the truck, has BC failed t...

3. OIA-94525.pdf [pdf, 8.2 MB]

   ...accordance with section 16(1)(e) of the Act, and the remaining documents contain some information which has either been removed as it is out of scope of your request, or withheld under the following sections of the Act: • 9(2)(a) to protect the privacy of natural persons. • 9(2)(f)(iv) to maintain the constitutional conventions that protect the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials. • 9(2)(g)(i) to maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through...

4. Cycle-5-KMs-and-QAs-public-V1.0-Final.pdf [pdf, 246 KB]

   ...questions themselves privately, without the interviewer having visibility of the questions that were being served up, or the answers provided. 16. How long did interviews take? Interviews normally took between 20 to 30 minutes. 17. Is the privacy of participants protected? The information provided to the interviewer is strictly confidential and protected by the Privacy Act 2020. The interviewer cannot discuss information collected with anyone else. Only approved researchers c...

5. Lawyers-and-Conveyancers-Act-Lawyers_Kings-Counsel-Amendment-Regulations-2024.pdf [pdf, 521 KB]

   ...14 The regulations comply with: 14.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 14.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 14.3 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020 (the amendments do not raise any privacy issues); 14.4 relevant international standards and obligations; and 14.5 the Legislation Guidelines (2021 edition), which are maintained by the Legislation Design and Advisory Committ...

6. [2025] NZEmpC 1 Byrne v Coverstaff Recruitment Group Ltd [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...defendant unlawfully withheld payment for his notice period and unlawfully deducted $200 from his final pay. He also refers to an incident which occurred after the proceedings were initiated in the Authority, which he says was a breach of the Privacy Act 2020 and an attempt to harass him. [11] In terms of remedies, Mr Byrne seeks $50,000 compensation for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings. He also seeks reimbursement for his contractual notice period, reim...

7. Background information on the Intelligence and Security Act 2017

   ...recognises the agencies existing ability to make a general request for information from a person or from a public or private agency. The person or agency is not required to provide the information and may, if they so choose, can refuse the request. Handling information The NZSIS and GCSB are subject to legislative requirements for the handling of information, such as the Privacy Act 2020, the Official Information Act 1982 and the Public Records Act 2005. The Intelligence and Security Act also...

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8. LCRO 161/2023 OX v YA (19 September 2025) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...maliciously sharing privileged information in the public arena to damage the applicant’s reputation, income and ability to work; (c) “gossip mongering” with another lawyer and billing Ms A for the alleged “gossip meetings”; (d) invading his privacy; 7 (e) “[abusing] her position of authority” and engaging in “absolute corruption” and “unlawful dealings with the court”; (f) “profiteering” and facilitating fraud by Ms A; (g) abusing her lawyer-client rel...

9. Regulatory Impact Statement Enhancing Victims Rights Review [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...Office of the Children‟s Commissioner, Department of Corrections, Crown Law Office, Office of Ethnic Affairs, Families Commission, Ministry of Health, Department of Labour, Law Commission, Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs, Parole Board, NZ Police, Privacy Commission, Ministry of Social Development (including Child, Youth and Family), Te Puni Kōkiri, and Ministry of Women‟s Affairs. The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Treasury was informed. Conclusions and r...

10. [2018] NZEnvC 238 Fitzgerald v Kaikoura District Council [pdf, 1.8 MB]

    ...plans differ from the ones attached to the Project Information Memorandum. [38] The development assessed by Mr Maxwell would have an effect on the value of Mr Fitzgerald's property. The loss of value is due almost entirely to a reduction in privacy with a balcony extending along the north and west facing frontage of the dwelling overlooking Mr Fitzgerald's house and outdoor living space. It is doubtful that the loss of privacy per se is relevant under this policy (the poli...