Stories that mention Phil Pennington

What Amazon wanted from New Zealand's prime minister
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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microsoft
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aws
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microsoft azure
Mega-company Amazon asked Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for help over billion-dollar data centres it is building here, and to have input on policy.

Outdoor advertisers using smart technology to reach more customers
Tue, 13th Dec 2022
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advertising
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facial recognition
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digital advertising
Technology that lets outdoor advertisers track people in the street is spreading, though the marketing industry says it is at pains not to invade privacy.

Datacentres in NZ: PM's office rejects OIA request on briefings over plans
Tue, 13th Dec 2022
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energy
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local government nz
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dc
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is staying tightlipped over her dealings with major multinational companies about datacentres being built or planned for New Zealand.

Identity Check online system pilot launched despite gaps over privacy, rights
Tue, 22nd Nov 2022
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privacy
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ministry of social development
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dia
The government is banking on an online system for checking people's identity despite persistent gaps around its implications for humans rights, ethics and Māori.

Google says privacy key as NZ Identity Check system planned
Mon, 7th Nov 2022
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private cloud
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google
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privacy
Google says it is supporting efforts between countries to fix a lack of "legal stability" around the flow of people's data and privacy.

Security fears raised about home devices and apps
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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ai
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iot
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ai security
Imagine if you had to pledge loyalty to the Chinese state just to use a bathroom mirror or a lightbulb.