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1. [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...

2. 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...

3. 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 &...

4. 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...

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. [2022] NZREADT 23 - CAC 1904 v Bright (8 November 2022) [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...submissions are to be filed and served by 21 December 2022. [92] Pursuant to s 113 of the Act, the Tribunal draws the parties’ attention to s 116, setting out the right of appeal to the High Court. PUBLICATION [93] Having regard to the privacy of the complainant and the interests of the public, it is appropriate to order publication of this decision without identifying the complainant.18 ___________________ D J Plunkett Chair ___________________ G J Denley...

8. LCRO 107/2023 NC v PJ (30 November 2023) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...direct such publication of his or her decision as the Review Officer considers necessary or desirable in the public interest. “Public interest” engages issues such as consumer protection, public confidence in legal services and the interests and privacy of individuals. [103] Having had regard to the issues raised by this review, I have concluded that it is desirable in the public interest that this decision be published in a form that does not identify the parties or others involved...

9. LCRO 13/2024 OB and HG v NC (12 June 2024) [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...direct such publication of his or her decision as the Review Officer considers necessary or desirable in the public interest. “Public interest” engages issues such as consumer protection, public confidence in legal services and the interests and privacy of individuals. [89] Having had regard to the issues raised by this review, I have concluded that it is desirable in the public interest that this decision be published in a form that, subject to the following paragraph, does not ide...

10. BN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2025] NZACC 10 (21 January 2025) [pdf, 352 KB]

    ...baby's head was an internal force at the time the appellant suffered the tear. [67] Accordingly, the Court dismisses the appeal. [68] There is no issue as to costs. Suppression Order [69] I consider it is necessary and appropriate to protect the privacy of the appellant. This order, made under s 160(1) of the Act, forbids publication of the name, address, occupation, or particulars likely to lead to the identification of the appellant. As a result, this proceeding shall hen...