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1. MJ v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2023] NZACC 220 [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...cannot receive further weekly compensation, she continues to be entitled to other assistance towards her recovery and treatment costs arising out of her covered injuries. Suppression [61] 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, thi...

2. Auckland Standards Committee v Sorensen [2011] NZLCDT 10 [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...49. Mr Sorensen was granted interim suppression regarding publication of his name and details of the charges brought. That suppression, which was granted on the basis that the public’s right to know was outweighed by Mr Sorensen’s right to privacy in circumstances where, if the charges were not substantiated, Mr Sorensen’s reputation would suffer unduly, is now to lapse, effective 2pm on 6th May 2011. 50. Crown costs under S.257 Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 are noted a...

3. [2009] NZEmpC CC 8/09 Safe Air Ltd v Walker [pdf, 56 KB]

   ...of the issues raised on behalf of Mr Walker was disparity of treatment compared to other employees of Safe Air. That necessitated evidence relating to the conduct and disciplinary outcomes of other present and former employees. To protect the privacy of those people, I made an order at the beginning of the hearing prohibiting publication of the names or other information which might identify persons employed by Safe Air and allegedly involved in email related misconduct who are no...

4. National Standards Committee 2 v Mr Y [2022] NZLCDT 8 (24 February 2022) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...Name Suppression [68] Section 240 of the Act provides: 240 Restrictions on publication (1) If the Disciplinary Tribunal is of the opinion that it is proper to do so, having regard to the interest of any person (including (without limitation) the privacy of the complainant (if any)) and to the public interest, it may make any 1 or more of the following orders: (a) an order prohibiting the publication of any report or account of any part of any proceedings before it, whether held in p...

5. [2018] NZEmpC 25 Sawyer v The Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington [pdf, 378 KB]

   ...persons about whom she complained. Amongst those allegations is that the draft report was damaging because the Vice-Chancellor knew, or ought to have known, it was baseless and was disseminated within and outside the university including to the Privacy Commission, the Human Rights Review Tribunal and to the Employment Relations Authority. There is also a pleading that a copy was provided to the police. These allegations of disseminating the draft report are denied and by the natu...

6. TR v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover Issues) [2023] NZACC 027 [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...unwell in Auckland in 2014. She came to Auckland fit and well, with no medical issues or any diagnosis prior, and left Auckland sick. She was subsequently diagnosed with TB for the first time. I cannot give you any further information, as the privacy of the other individual has to be respected. [13] The appellant also said: As a doctor in a hospital working in the anaesthesia department, we are exposed to many different types of workplace factors and environments. We are also ex...

7. [2015] NZEmpC 39 Scarborough v Micron Security Products Ltd [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...Said the decibel level when the machine was on was well within the legal requirement and said if she had raised her concern with him he could have arranged ear muffs. [34] Fourth, Miss Scarborough raised a concern about an alleged breach of privacy. This was said to relate to her written concerns about Mr Palwankar. Mr Weston responded that he had needed to ask Mr Palwankar questions about the issues she had raised. [35] Finally, Miss Scarborough said that she had been concerne...

8. [2023] NZREADT 25 CAC 2102 v Hoogwerf (25 September 2023) [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...Committee 2108 v Rankin [2022] NZREADT 15 at [65] and [107]. 11 [45] 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 [46] Having regard to the privacy of the individuals involved, as well as the interests of the public in the transparency of the Tribunal and knowing of wrongdoing by licensees, it is appropriate to order publication of this decision without identifying the compla...

9. MW v Accident Compensation Corporation (Independance Allowance) [2022] NZACC 207 [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...entitlements arising from his covered injuries and ensuring he is in receipt of all entitlements to which he is entitled as provided under the accident compensation legislation. Suppression [59] 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 resu...

10. EA v NR LCRO 130/2015 (31 October 2016) [pdf, 174 KB]

    ...place for her plan to eventuate. For reasons of her own, it was important to her that she keep her plan from her husband. The letter from Dr [RR] dated 5 November 2014 says: I have seen EA as a result of the distress caused by a breach of her privacy following the disclosure of her will to her husband. Whilst she is upset and angry about this event she does not require therapy in my opinion. Her distress is a normal response to the breakdown of faith and trust she held with her...