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1. Background information on the Intelligence and Security Act 2017

   ...agency. The person or agency is not required to provide the information and may, if they so choose, can refuse the request. Handling information The NZSIS and GCSB are subject to legislative requirements for the handling of information, such as the Privacy Act 2020, the Official Information Act 1982 and the Public Records Act 2005. The Intelligence and Security Act also imposes specific information management requirements (use, retention and destruction) to certain  information collected...

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2. BORA Maritime Transport Amendment Bill [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...seizure 5. Section 21 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure, whether of the person, their property or correspondence, or otherwise. Section 21 protects a number of values including personal privacy and dignity, 1 but any expectation of privacy needs to be reasonable. The primary domain of s 21 is in the law enforcement or criminal context, but the courts have recognised its relevance in the regulatory context too. 2 6. Clau...

3. [2018] NZEnvC 034 Hood v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...applicant's legal expenses. [9] The appellants submit that they acted reasonably and in good faith and make the following submissions by way of reply: 7 (a) an expert planner was engaged to assist; (b) it is acknowledged that their need for privacy is greater than most and note counsel's criticism that there was no medical evidence in support; (c) they sought security and a tightening of the landscaping condition required by the decision of Commissioner Weatherall (howev...

4. [2023] NZEnvC 125 Bay of Islands Maritime Park Incorporated v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 436 KB]

   ...relates to catch and position of commercial fishing effort, and the revenue and profits of certain fishing operators. The applicants for the order are concerned as the information is not publicly available and its disclosure could: (a) breach privacy requirements between the Ministry for Primary Industries and fishers and impact negatively on the supply of similar information in the future; and (b) be utilised in a commercial sense by other parties and therefore unreasonably p...

5. Create a fraud and corruption policy [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...or disclosure of records, data, materials, intellectual property or assets; or similar forms of inappropriate conduct. Again, you should provide examples relevant to your organisation. Distinguishing fraud and corruption from code of conduct and privacy breaches Your policy should provide a brief explanation (with examples) of the difference between the organisation’s fraud and corruption policy, and other polices such as your privacy policy. While such policies may overlap, the key...

6. LF & AS v NJ [2023] NZDT 36 (10 February 2023) [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...gave AS two notices, one giving 21 days notice and the other giving 28 days notice on the basis that AS videoed the discussion between NJ and LF and then forwarded it to two different organisations without her knowledge or consent, infringing NJ’s privacy. In the notice, NJ also said that the bedroom was required for a family member returning home. 5. AS and LF lodged a claim with the Disputes Tribunal on the basis that NJ had not complied with the Agreement. She had given notice...

7. Weber v CAC 20002 & Penrose & Brown's Real Estate [2013] NZREADT 83 [pdf, 37 KB]

   ...prohibiting the publication of the name or the particulars of the affairs of the person charged or any other person if we are “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 is not necessary for an application to establish exceptional circumstances for non-publication. [8] We appreciate that this is a matter of quite some importance to the...

8. Puriri v Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Trust Board (Media Application) [2022] NZHRRT 47 [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...is likely to lead to the witness not giving evidence. [20.4] Whether being filmed, photographed or recorded may cause undue stress or anxiety to the witness, or may lead to intimidation or harassment of the witness. [20.5] Whether the witness’ privacy interests outweigh the public interest in publishing or using that witness’ evidence, given the likely significance of the evidence. [20.6] Any other matters the judicial officer considers relevant. [21] Although the Media Reportin...

9. Strengthening the family justice system - Q and A [pdf, 330 KB]

   ...FamilyJusticeReforms@justice.govt.nz. 9. What is the Panel’s Terms of reference? More information about the Panel members and their terms of reference can be found https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/key-initiatives/family-court-rewrite/ Privacy and confidentiality Submissions will only be used by the Independent Panel for the purpose of considering the 2014 family justice reforms. They won’t be shared with government agencies other than the Ministry of Justi...

10. New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey FAQs [pdf, 378 KB]

    ...into the computers themselves. This was because the questions were sensitive, and this ensured the interviewer did not see the participant’s responses. How long did interviews take? Interviews normally took between 20 to 30 minutes Is the privacy of participants protected? The information provided to the interviewer is confidential and protected by the Privacy Act 1993. The interviewer cannot discuss information collected with anyone else. Individual responses will never be ide...