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1. INZ (Foley) v De'Ath [2018] NZIACDT 44 (6 November 2018) [pdf, 273 KB]

   ...with you to discuss what level of reprimand you are willing to give [Ms X] for the blatant non adherence to her contracted role, for this you would of course need to seek [Ms X’s] permission to do this, and discuss such subject matter, in light of privacy law. I am more than willing for [Ms X] to attend the same meeting. I see such an offer as a fair middle of the road. My position is that there must be accountability, not lip service, not assurances of internal discussions and revi...

2. Proposed model for establishing a Criminal Cases Review Commission - Redacted [pdf, 282 KB]

   ...requirement for the CCRC to make available its reasons for declining an application publicly available. While the level of detail and need for appropriate redactions would necessarily vary according to the details of the case and reasonable expectations of privacy, proactive publication would enable scrutiny of the CCRC’s process and application of the test for referral. This would, in turn, promote confidence in the CCRC’s work or, at least, identify possible issues early should the...

3. Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Fendall [2018] NZLCDT 26 [pdf, 349 KB]

   ...12 [57] Secondly, as to her suggestion that she told health professionals and claims managers that she was working16. [58] There is no need to traverse the medical evidence in any further detail and indeed this accords with the privacy rights of the practitioner. B. Admissions Made to the Insurance Company [59] Counsel for Ms Fendall urges us to treat these admissions with some caution. She submits that at the time of the interview Ms Fendall was still suffering f...

4. [2022] NZREADT 23 - CAC 1904 v Bright (8 November 2022) [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...submissions are to be filed and served by 21 December 2022. [92] Pursuant to s 113 of the Act, the Tribunal draws the parties’ attention to s 116, setting out the right of appeal to the High Court. PUBLICATION [93] Having regard to the privacy of the complainant and the interests of the public, it is appropriate to order publication of this decision without identifying the complainant.18 ___________________ D J Plunkett Chair ___________________ G J Denley...

5. Incitement-of-Hatred-Hate-Crime-and-Discrimination_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 559 KB]

   ...complies with the following: 8.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 8.2 the disclosure statement requirements (a draft disclosure statement prepared by the Ministry of Justice is attached); 8.3 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020; 8.4 relevant international standards and obligations – the change will improve Aotearoa New Zealand’s alignment with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights that we are party to. 8.5 the...

6. Human-Rights-Commission-submissions-on-scope-of-inquiry.pdf [pdf, 379 KB]

   ...appropriate stages of the proceedings where their personal interests are affected;50 (iii) Providing proper assistance to victims throughout the legal process; 51 and (iv) Taking measures to minimise inconvenience to victims, protect their privacy, when necessary, and ensure their safety, as well 47 Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims above, n 46, at [1]. 48 At [4]. 49 At [6(a)]. 50 At [6(b)]. 51At [6(c)]. 14 as that of their families and witn...

7. LCRO 117/2022 VN v SC (16 May 2024) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...direct such publication of his or her decision as the Review Officer considers necessary or desirable in the public interest. “Public interest” engages issues such as consumer protection, public confidence in legal services and the interests and privacy of individuals. [104] Having had regard to the issues raised by this review, I have concluded that it is desirable in the public interest that this decision be published in a form that does not identify the parties or others involved...

8. LCRO 121/2023 AI v HR (12 December 2023) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...direct such publication of his or her decision as the Review Officer considers necessary or desirable in the public interest. “Public interest” engages issues such as consumer protection, public confidence in legal services and the interests and privacy of individuals. [123] Having had regard to the issues raised by this review, I have concluded that it is desirable in the public interest that this decision be published in a form that does not identify the parties or others involved...

9. LCRO 130/2022 FN v EO (31 October 2023) [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...and only found out that Mr FN had left the firm when she made contact in March. [25] Ms EO also complained about Mr TX who had declined to reduce the fees charged by Mr FN. [26] Ms EO says that from the information received in response to a Privacy Act request, she could only ascertain that the work completed was the preparation and service of the statutory demand. [27] She sought a “fair and reasonable adjustment of the fee”. Mr FN’ response [28] Mr TX responded...

10. FN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of Entitlements) [2023] NZACC 199 [pdf, 288 KB]

    ...Conclusion [63] For the above reasons, the appeal is allowed, and the review decision of 10 April 2018 is set aside. [64] I make no order as to costs. 22 Suppression [65] I consider it is necessary and appropriate to protect the privacy of the appellant. This order, made under s 160(1) of the Accident Compensation Act 2001, forbids publication of the name, address, occupation, or particulars likely to lead to the identification of the appellant. As a result, this pr...