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1. [2021] NZACC 8 - Stryder v ACC (12 January 2021) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...ACC’s request for consent to obtain an original/unaltered report directly from Ali Maginness: … due to Dr Maginness’s refusal to provide her opinions for treatment, refusal to provide treatment and refusal to abide by the Information and Privacy Act, can you please urgently provide me with an honest psychologist who will actually provide treatment and opinions for treatment … [19] The email also said: Following the comments above we need to advise you that because you have...

2. [2020] NZEnvC 136 Environmental Defence Society Incorporated v New Zealand Aluminium Smelters [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...it contains information that bears on the issues before the court. I also accept the parties’ advice that it contains information of a commercially sensitive nature. Inalco is a third party to these proceedings, and it is important that its privacy be protected. [16] I am satisfied that the redacted agreement should be made discoverable. In coming to this decision, I have given weight to the fact that EDS, GDC and Inalco have confirmed they consent to the terms of the orde...

3. Proactive Release - High Court Amendment Rules 2019 [pdf, 673 KB]

   ...M IN IS TE R FO R CO UR TS 8.1. the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 8.2. the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 8.3. the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993; 8.4. relevant international standards and obligations; and 8.5. the LAC Guidelines on the Process and Content of Legislation (2018 edition), which are maintained by the Legislation Design and Advisory Committee. Statut...

4. COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey - Report 1 for the period 12 to 20 April 2020 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...people are contacted each week resulting in approximately 300 finalised interviews (a response rate during the first nine days of interviewing was 82%). The length of an interview is about 12 minutes. The survey follows the NZCVS strict approach to privacy and confidentiality and no contact details of interviewed adults are released. April 21, 2020 Sector Group Research and Evaluation Unit 16% 15% 16%28% 25% 15-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+

5. Waitangi Tribunal COVID-19 Level 2 Protocol (13 May 2020) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...personal responsibility for their own health and wellbeing – including washing hands regularly, following hygiene practices and, if unwell, following Ministry of Health guidance. k. Leaving doors open where consistent with security, fire safety, privacy and noise reduction. 22. Safe distancing will be observed in Tribunal hearing venues, and the following hygiene practices can be expected: a. Those working in the venue, including counsel, are required to maintain 1m social dista...

6. COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey - Report 1 for the period 12 to 20 April 2020 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...people are contacted each week resulting in approximately 300 finalised interviews (a response rate during the first nine days of interviewing was 82%). The length of an interview is about 12 minutes. The survey follows the NZCVS strict approach to privacy and confidentiality and no contact details of interviewed adults are released. April 21, 2020 Sector Group Research and Evaluation Unit 16% 15% 16%28% 25% 15-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65+

7. Proactive release – Community Magistrates (Remuneration and Allowances) Order 2019 [pdf, 690 KB]

   ...15. The Order is consistent with: 15.1. The principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 15.2. The rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 15.3. The principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993; 15.4. Relevant international standards and obligations; and 15.5. The Legislative Advisory Committees’ Guidelines on Process and Content of Legislation. Regulations Review Committee 16. There are no apparent grounds for...

8. SQ v MN Inc [2021] NZDT 1472 (8 August 2021) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...involved in the proceedings now has possession of SQ’s cat, I cannot order MN to return [Cat] to SQ. I considered whether I could order MN to disclose the contact details of the purchaser in order to join them as a respondent. However, there are privacy considerations given the unconditional sale terms, and SQ did not wish to pursue this person. SQ made it clear that she did not want damages, and did not wish to accept MN’s offer of a different cat for free. She just wanted her cat bac...

9. 5 LEG paper Approval for introduction Redacted [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...19 The Bill complies with: 19.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 19.2 the disclosure statement requirements (a disclosure statement prepared by the Ministry of Justice is attached); 19.3 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993; 19.4 relevant international standards and obligations; and 19.5 The Legislation Guidelines (2018 edition), maintained by the Legislation Design and Advisory Committee (LDAC). s9(2)(h) RE LE AS ED B Y TH E MIN IS TE...

10. Auckland Standards Committee 2 v Nguy [2021] NZLCDT 26 (21 October 2021) [pdf, 117 KB]

    ...Act 2006 (the Act). Suppression orders [20] The names of complainants, victims (including any bank) and New Zealand Law Society employees are permanently suppressed. The contents of the medical affidavits are suppressed to preserve Mr Nguy’s privacy. These orders are made pursuant to s 240 of the Act. 6 Summary of Penalty Orders made 1. Mr Nguy is struck off the Roll, pursuant to ss 242(1)(c) and 244 of the Act. 2. Censure, as set out below, pursuant to s 15...