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1. 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...

2. NZLS 19 Mar 2013 Giving Evidence [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...could include concern about any risks you feel you run by appearing as a witness. If you feel you need protection from a defendant or their associates, talk to the police. You can talk to the Court Victim Adviser about arrangements for your comfort, privacy and security at court. Remember, by acting as a witness in a criminal case, you are helping ensure a person is given a fair trial. In a civil case, you are helping ensure that the evidence of both sides is heard. As a witness, you do...

3. 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...

4. Returning-Offenders-Management-and-Information-Act-2015_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...Analysis team at the Treasury and the Ministry of Justice have agreed that a post-implementation review will be developed and provided to Cabinet in the coming months. Compliance 15 The Bill complies with the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020. 16 The Bill confirms the original policy intent of the ROMI Act. Consequently, the Bill does not raise new Treaty of Waitangi issues beyond those the ROMI Act already creates. 17 The Bill may not comply with the NZBORA...

5. [2021] NZREADT 06 - Silcock (22 January 2021) [pdf, 309 KB]

   ...Silcock’s complaint [19] Ms Silcock complained to Ms Coombes, copied to Mr Foster, (the compliance manager at the Agency) on 7 August 2019. She was told that the prospective purchasers had cancelled the appointment to view the property, but for privacy reasons, was not given copies of any communications from the prospective purchasers to establish that. [20] In her complaint to the Authority, Ms Silcock said that Mr Watson “failed to bring buyers through when he had prior...

6. Haupini v SRCC Holdings Ltd (Application by Defendant for Costs) [2013] NZHRRT 23 [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...(23 November 2012) we record that the Tribunal may in the future require persuasion that the Tribunal’s earlier approach to costs has given sufficient weight to the special nature of the Tribunal’s jurisdiction under the Human Rights Act, the Privacy Act 1993 and the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994. For present purposes, however, we intend deploying the principles as set out in the passage cited from Herron v Spiers Group Ltd which we note were also the principles agreed...

7. CAC20005 v Peng [2015] NZREADT 4 [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...information must be confidential personal information. The prosecution submits that the text message and commission statement are personal information; and that personal information has predominantly been given a wide interpretation in cases involving the Privacy Act 1993, and what constitutes personal information is often context dependent. In the case of CBN v McKenzie Associate, Decision No. 48/04, 30 September 2004 the Human Rights Review Tribunal observed: “[11] ... there is no &...

8. Chief Coroners Annual Report 2018-2019 [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...New Zealand ought to follow suit to reduce the chances of preventable quad bike deaths. Note: An order under section 74 of the Coroners Act 2006 prohibits the publication of photographs of the deceased in the interests of decency and personal privacy. 13 14 15 File Ref: CSU-2009-AUK-000932 2019 NZCorC 14 8/04/2019 Date of Finding: 8 April 2019 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Zachary Gravatt of Auckland, age 22, died on 8 July 2...

9. AH v ZP LCRO 82/2011 (7 February 2014) [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...transaction involving them professionally. The Committee described the contact as “inappropriate”, 7 but made no specific finding of breach of the Rules. [85] The Practitioner explained that she had originally but erroneously, relied on a privacy waiver that she then discovered applied only to DF Ltd, and not to any other party. She nevertheless denied any wrongdoing, noting that Mr M stated that the information provided was on a solicitor to solicitor basis, and was intended...

10. 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...