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Aotearoa's new Privacy Commissioner shares focus moving forward
Mon, 29th Aug 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
In early June 2022, Justice Minister Kris Faafoi announced the appointment of the new Privacy Commissioner.

Aotearoa gets a new Privacy Commissioner: Michael Webster replaces John Edwards
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Michael Webster, who is currently the Secretary of the Cabinet, will step into the Privacy Commissioner role on 5 July 2022.

OPC finds leading cause of privacy breaches is human error
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
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email
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards says, “We are seeing clear patterns emerging since mandatory reporting of serious privacy breaches came into effect with the Privacy Act 2020 on 1 December last year.”

The biggest cyber-attacks of 2021 in New Zealand
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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microsoft
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ddos
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rbnz
It's been a bumper year for cyber incursion in Aotearoa New Zealand, with organisations big and small, public and private, falling victim to hackers from around the globe.

Privacy Commissioner issues compliance notice to Reserve Bank following 2020 cyber attack
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
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data breach
"It is necessary to publicly acknowledge the steps being taken by the Bank, to provide assurance to the public that these issues are being addressed," says Commissioner.

Privacy Commissioner John Edwards tipped for top role as UK Information Commissioner
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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interview
“While this consideration reflects the expertise of the Commissioner, it also reflects the work of the strong and stable team within the Office... and the results they have achieved for privacy in New Zealand.”

Waikato DHB won't face fines for data breach, but may face liability - Privacy Commissioner
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Waikato District Health Board will not be fined for patient data being hacked, but it may face liability if harm is caused from it, the Privacy Commissioner says.

First AML awarded Privacy Trust Mark
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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privacy
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privacy commissioner
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aml
“First AML conducts regular, detailed staff privacy and security training sessions and employs regular third-party audits that go above and beyond what is required by law."

SecOps opens new Cyber Defence Operations Centre in Auckland
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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managed security services
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privacy commissioner
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards officially opened the centre this week, recognising SecOps’ efforts to provide managed security services to New Zealand businesses.

Privacy Act to roll out in December as Kiwis support stronger privacy laws
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Of 1398 polled New Zealanders, 65% are in favour of strong privacy regulation, 29% are happy with the same level of regulation, and 6% prefer less legislation.

Privacy Bill will mandate more transparency in Kiwi businesses - OPC
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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lms
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
“Privacy is about being transparent and clear with customers and protecting their personal information. It’s about telling people what you’re collecting and what you’re going to do with it."

Privacy Commissioner John Edwards speaks at TechFest 2020
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
Edwards has a clear message: If New Zealand businesses undermine the issue of privacy, they will ruin their business.