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1. [2023] NZEmpC 198 Carrington Resort Jade LP v Knight [pdf, 251 KB]

   ...defendant’s mental health conditions, and medical recommendations/advice on being employed. [11] Ms Knight objected on the basis that: (a) disclosure would be injurious to the public interest because the documents would breach her right to privacy; (b) disclosure would be injurious to the public interest because the documents would breach the confidentiality of the doctor/patient relationship; and (c) the documents are not relevant to the challenge. Challenge to the obj...

2. [2020] NZSSAA 8 (30 April 2020) [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...of Justice Tribunals Unit Social Security Appeal Authority Att: The Secretary Oppose: • The process/processes of the MSD & Investigation Unit • Human Rights Declined, under NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990 – section 3. • Breach of Privacy Rights under 1993, Part 8, complaints section 66, 67, 68. • Ombudsman Office, failed to follow up my complaint of whanau wai number 2861. • Social Security Appeal Authority failed to respond and follow up my complaint. • Brea...

3. EMPC Document bundle example [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...interfere with the Employee's employment duties or obligations, and must not be illegal or contrary to the interests of the Employer. The Employee shall also comply with all email and Internet policies issued by the Employer from time to time. 11.5 Privacy Obligations The Employer and the Employee shall comply with the obligations set out in the Privacy Act 1993. The Employee must not breach the privacy of any customer or client in the course of their employment. 7 12 R...

4. Sharing information safely: Summary of feedback [pdf, 370 KB]

   ...family violence. Consent Over 25 percent of online submitters mentioned consent, and it was raised at every facilitated community workshop and victim conversation. The overwhelming consensus by all consulted was that victim safety should trump privacy. Submitters acknowledged that there may be situations where information needs to be shared without consent to protect victim safety. Despite this, the vast majority of submitters considered that the importance of seeking consent...

5. COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Bill - Crown Law Vet [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...reference to living persons. Therefore, the dead have no rights under the Bill of Rights Act. Whilst there is dicta from Elias CJ in Takamore (SC) that may appear to be to the contrary (“Proper disposal of bodies engages the human rights to dignity, privacy and family” at [1]) those remarks were couched in general terms and do not necessarily refer to those rights which are affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act. 6 For completeness, we have considered whether, in the event that the deceased w...

6. Recommendations Recap Issue 18 [pdf, 736 KB]

   ...of earthquake risk and strengthen the building where necessary. Note: An order under section 74 of the Coroners Act 2006 prohibits the publication of any photographs taken of the deceased, as it is in the interests of decency and personal privacy and there is little public interest in such photos being published. Drugs (synthetic) Coleman-Fallen [2018] NZCorC 81 (31 October 2018) CIRCUMSTANCES Shannon Coleman-Fallen died during the night of 16 September 2017 at hom...

7. Frequently asked questions

   ...to receive my criminal record check results? We endeavour to respond to all requests within 20 working days. Around 90% of requests are responded to in less than one week. However, some requests will need to be assessed by a staff member to ensure the privacy of the individual is protected. We may also need to contact you for more information in order to process your request. In these cases, it may take longer to receive your results. What form of identification do I need to provide when submit...

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8. Proactive Release – Amendments to the Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...court order that disclosure is subject to certain conditions. If required, such conditions may help to manage situations where making certain confidential information available to the CCRC may, if subsequently published, jeopardise the privacy and safety of individuals involved in investigations or result in a waiver of privilege. 34 As submitters have noted, the courts are well placed to make such determinations, having the necessary independence and expertise to assess t...

9. Strengthening the family justice system - PDF version [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...may be required to release all or part of the information in your submission in response to a request under the Official Information Act 1982. The Ministry may, however, withhold all or parts of your submission if it’s necessary to protect your privacy or if it has been supplied subject to a duty of confidence. Please tell us if you don’t want all or specific parts of your submission released, and the reasons why. Court information and information about third parties Please do...

10. [2016] NZSSAA 103 (8 December 2016) [pdf, 155 KB]

    ...on 31 July 2014. [8] The appellant responded on the same day by email stating that Work and Income already had the information required. He could not provide any further medical information regarding his mother’s medical condition because of privacy constraints. [9] On 18 August, a service centre manager responded to the appellant to the effect that either he would need to get a medical certificate from his mother’s doctor supporting his application or he should complete a Jo...