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1. [2023] NZEmpC 126 Caisteal An Ime Ltd v A Labour Inspector [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...allegedly caused by the Inspector’s actions. [14] These claims were based on alleged breaches by the Inspector of ss 69AAH, 114, 159AA, 229(5) of the Act, ss 6, 12 and 15 of the Official Information Act 1982 and an unspecified provision of the Privacy Act 2020. [15] The Inspector did not accept that the Authority’s determinations were erroneous and defended the company’s claims. She applied to strike out the relief where it sought compensation and a penalty. For conveni...

2. LCRO 38/2025 XYZ Inc. v VNR and QBL (30 July 2025) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...action. I sought clarification from the applicant of two statements made in its application that appeared to relate to jurisdiction. [30] I decided there was no material distinction between the two complaints and no reason of confidentiality or privacy warranting separate decisions. For simplicity, I refer to “the complaint”. [31] Having carefully read the complaint, the responses to the complaint, the Committee’s decision and the applicant’s submissions, there are no addition...

3. Directory of Official Information 2019 S-U [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ............................................................................................................36 1 New Zealand Security Intelligence Service Legislation The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) operates under the Intelligence and Security Act 2017, as well as other legislation, such as the Privacy Act 1993. Our work is also guided by Ministerial Policy Statements, which set out principles that the NZSIS must have regard to when planning and carr...

4. Directory of Official Information 2019 S-U [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   .......................................................................................................... 146 3 New Zealand Security Intelligence Service Legislation The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) operates under the Intelligence and Security Act 2017, as well as other legislation, such as the Privacy Act 1993. Our work is also guided by Ministerial Policy Statements, which set out principles that the NZSIS must have regard to when planning and carryin...

5. NZCVS 2024 Questionnaire Cycle 7 [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...in a private space, where our conversation will not be overheard? i If the answer is ‘No’, request that the respondent find a private space before you continue. Alternatively, rearrange the interview to a time when the respondent will have privacy. I’ll just take a moment to explain some of the features of this video interview: • There are three different types of questions you’ll see today. For the questions I read out, some will have answer options for you to choose f...

6. [2007] NZEmpC AC 51A/07 Maritime Union of NZ and ors v TLNZ Ltd and anor [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...result, urine is the preferred specimen for on-site testing in any rehabilitation procedure”. [72] Then, at paragraph 56, Mr Hamilton intends to give evidence that urine testing is medically non-invasive and “… is also not invasive of personal privacy under TLNZ’s Policy and Procedure, as the individual is not witnessed providing the sample”. [73] Finally, at paragraph 62 of his intended evidence Mr Hamilton intends to compare the use of oral fluid testing by Police in t...

7. Summary of submissions: Regulations to give effect to the new alcohol laws [pdf, 591 KB]

   ...photographs, place of birth and immigration status. These will not be progressed as they add a compliance burden without adding a significant level of surety to the information already required. 29. Some submitters questioned the overall requirement and any privacy implications. The Act requires this information, and while there is a compliance burden upon licensees, the information should be readily available from employment records. The requirements are not retrospective, so on 18 Dece...

8. Brown v New Zealand Post Ltd (Recusal Application) [2016] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...Review Tribunal Regulations 2002, reg 5 for the commencement of proceedings, are published on the Tribunal’s website. There are three forms in all, reflecting the Tribunal’s separate and distinct jurisdictions under the Human Rights Act, the Privacy Act 1993 and the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994. To initiate proceedings an intending plaintiff must first satisfy the eligibility requirements separately prescribed by those three statutes and in addition must meet the descr...

9. MacGregor v Craig (Rescission of Confidentiality Orders) [2016] NZHRRT 23 [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...a party to establish a proper foundation for a confidentiality order. Given the paramount principle of open justice, it is necessary for a person seeking such order to point to some public interest such as particular circumstances relating to the privacy of an individual, to justify a departure from the open justice process. A party seeking to justify a confidentiality order will generally have to show specific adverse consequences that are exceptional. See Peters v Birnie at [25]. [...

10. [2017] NZEmpC 97 Nel v ASB Bank [pdf, 216 KB]

    ...it 40 At 566. to remain private. It was also fair to assume that some of the resignations resulted from a wish to keep matters private. (b) There would be a major infringement of privacy were the information to be disclosed to Mr Nel. He was employed by ASB for some 18 years and may know some of the persons involved. (c) It would be unduly onerous to redact information, or search for further information, as the or...