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1. IHC NZ v Ministry of Education (Non-Party Access) [2013] NZHRRT 2 [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...principle of open justice and the freedom to seek, receive and impart information. It is submitted that in the absence of compelling reasons for denying access to the Tribunal record, the presumption of disclosure should apply. Confidentiality, privacy interests and privileged information can be adequately protected through the redaction of words or passages likely to breach those interests. The plaintiff’s position [3] By email dated 7 December 2012 Ms Ryan for the plaintiff advise...

2. Taylor v Corrections (Admissibility of Evidence) [2016] NZHRRT 10 [pdf, 72 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2016] NZHRRT 10 Reference No. HRRT 025/2015 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN ARTHUR WILLIAM TAYLOR PLAINTIFF AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr RK Musuku, Member Mr BK Neeson JP, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr AW Taylor in person Ms V Casey for defendant DATE OF ADMISSIBILITY HEARING: 9 March 2016 DATE...

3. Information gathering transparency statement

   ...safety and independence of the judiciary. We take care to gather the information we need to support our protective security responsibilities lawfully and appropriately. We have clear policies and procedures to ensure we meet our obligations under the Privacy Act 1993, the Search and Surveillance Act 2012, the Bill of Rights Act 1990, the State Services Code of Conduct, the Ministry of Justice Code of Conduct, the State Services Information Gathering Model Standards, and all other laws, standard...

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4. Naidu v Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Costs) [2018] NZHRRT 33 [pdf, 95 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2018] NZHRRT 33 Reference No. HRRT 036/2016 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN RAM NAIDU PLAINTIFF AND ROYAL AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines ONZM QC, Chairperson Ms K Anderson, Member Hon KL Shirley, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr AR Bell for plaintiff Mr AJ Knowsley for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 16 and 17 April 2018 DATE OF...

5. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Sensible Sentencing Group Trust (Application by Victims to be Heard) [2013] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF THE VICTIMS (3) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE CHAIRPERSON IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 26 Reference No. HRRT 006/2013 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION TO BE HEARD BY THE VICTIMS OF THE AGGRIEVED PERSON BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND THE SENSIBLE SENTENCING GROUP TRUST DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND...

6. [2016] NZEmpC 145 S v I Ltd [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...against [S]); information obtained by the [employer] as to the charges that [S] faced (which was inaccurate); and information regarding the escalation of the contact and threats from the informants. iv) Failure to observe the principles of the Privacy Act 1993 by wilfully withholding information from [S] following lawful requests to do so. 5 S v I Ltd (formerly L Ltd) [2016] NZEmpC 30 at [11]. v) Non-observance of [S’s...

7. Land-Transport-Drug-Driving-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 358 KB]

   ...seizure 23. Section 21 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure, whether of the person, property, or otherwise. The right protects a number of values including personal freedom, privacy, dignity, and property.6 The touchstone of this section is a reasonable expectation of privacy.7 24. Ordinarily a provision found to limit a particular right or freedom may nevertheless be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act if...

8. Firearms-Prohibition-Orders-Legislation-Amendment-Bill_FINAL_Redacted.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...provided feedback on the draft LEG paper and draft Bill 29. In developing the draft LEG paper and draft Bill, Police consulted with the Crown Law Office, the Ministry of Justice, the Department of Corrections, the Treasury, DPMC, and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. 30. Feedback from Crown Law and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner is noted below. No significant feedback was received from other agencies. Crown Law comment [Legally privileged] 31. [Crown Law provided f...

9. Boyce v Westpac New Zealand Ltd (Non-Party Discovery) [2015] NZHRRT 31 [pdf, 58 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2015] NZHRRT 31 Reference No. HRRT 012/2015 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN HUNTER CLIFFORD BOYCE PLAINTIFF AND WESTPAC NEW ZEALAND LIMITED DEFENDANT TRIBUNAL: Rodger Haines QC, Chairperson REPRESENTATION: Mr HC Boyce in person Ms K Verkerk for defendant DATE OF MINUTE: 21 July 2015 MINUTE OF CHAIRPERSON FOLLOWING TELECONFERENCE ON 21 JULY 2015 AT 4.35PM1 [1] In...

10. BORA Maritime Powers Extension Bill [pdf, 295 KB]

    ...manufacturing drugs. 4. Powers provided to Customs in the Bill engage s 21 (unreasonable search and seizure) and s 22 (liberty of the person) affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. These rights are fundamentally concerned with fairness, individual autonomy, privacy, and dignity. Any limitation on these rights requires careful scrutiny. 5. We have taken into account the international context within which these powers are being exercised and the legislative safeguards put in place around th...