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1. [2019] NZSSAA 05 (31 January 2019) [pdf, 529 KB]

   ...allowed access to his medical records, given the unsatisfactory way his medical issues have been evaluated to date. We do of course recognise that the Ministry will need to access medical information; however, that does not preclude legitimate privacy expectations that may limit who sees the information. [19] We find the Ministry’s response is not calculated to resolve issues in a satisfactory or cost-effective manner, and will likely lead to ongoing costly disputes. Next St...

2. Leadership of governments collective efforts to reduce family violence and sexual violence [pdf, 453 KB]

   ...Rōpū should have procedures in place for the release of information and to process requests for information. In deciding whether to release or withhold information, Te Rōpū must comply with the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982 and Privacy Act 1993. At no time should members individually divulge details of matters discussed or decided by Te Rōpū to persons who are not members of Te Rōpū. Disclosure of Te Rōpū business to anyone outside of Te Rōpū must be on the decisi...

3. UK v VL LCRO 142/2013 (2 September 2016) [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...[32] At the start of the review hearing Mr [UK] was asked how he knew any of the lawyers about whom he had made complaint had not made confidential reports. He said he did not know. He considered the options were either to respect Mr [YB]’s privacy and make a confidential report pursuant to rule 2.8, or to go public as each of the four lawyers had. Rule 10 [33] Mr [UK] considered that in relation to each of the f lawyers, the speech had gone too far, saying there were two stran...

4. [2017] NZEmpC 39 ALA v ITE [pdf, 317 KB]

   ...expressly made to publish. Because complaints relate to patients’ confidential circumstances, and to health practitioners’ reputations, such publication occurs very rarely and only after a consideration of the provisions of the Health Information Privacy Code, any relevant statutory provisions as well as considerations of natural justice. 41 The only exception is where a formal charge is laid against a health practitioner in the Health Practitioners’ Disciplinary Tribunal, a...

5. [2021] NZEmpC 205 WXN v Auckland International Airport Ltd [pdf, 455 KB]

   ...judgment. I accept that the topic is a significant one for WXN, the details of which he has been reluctant to disclose to work colleagues, although that became necessary to a limited extent for the purposes of this proceeding. WXN is entitled to privacy in respect of his medical circumstances. It is a yet further consideration which reinforces the desirability of making a protective order. [217] Having regard to all these factors, I consider it appropriate to make a permanent ord...

6. [2010] NZEmpc 111 Smith v Stokes Valley Pharmacy (2009) Limited [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...information if there is good reason to maintain the confidentiality of the information. (1C) For the purpose of subsection (1B), good reason includes— (a) complying with statutory requirements to maintain confidentiality: (b) protecting the privacy of natural persons: (c) protecting the commercial position of an employer from being unreasonably prejudiced. (2) The employment relationships are those between— (a) an employer and an employee employed by the employer: … (4) Th...

7. [2011] NZEmpC 63 Hally Labels Ltd v Powell [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...to time engage in business; customer lists, customer requirements, performance reports, or profitability figures or reports; information pertaining to any other employee or customer of the Company that is protected from disclosure under the Privacy Act 1993. 10.3 the Business Development Manager shall, during the continuance of his employment, and after its termination (from whatever cause): use the Business Development Manager‘s best endeavours to prevent the disclosur...

8. Brunton v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2023] NZACC 187 [pdf, 382 KB]

   ...reaction following endoscopy". [37] The Corporation's initial investigation included contact with Ms Brunton on 5 February 2021. The initial client contact summary states the following: Initial client contact summary: After completing privacy and introductions I explained I was calling because we had received a claim form from the GP but, from looking at the form, it wasn't entirely clear what had happened, or what we were being asked to cover. I asked Julie if sh...

9. [2024] NZIACDT 17 – LB v Luv (23 May 2024) [pdf, 298 KB]

   ...2024. 34 ORDER FOR SUPPRESSION [161] The Tribunal has the power to order that any part of the evidence or the name of any witness not be published.26 This requires balancing the public interest in the transparency of the Tribunal with the privacy of individuals. [162] There is no public interest in knowing the name of Ms Luv’s client. [163] The Tribunal orders that no information identifying the complainant is to be published other than to Immigration NZ. _________...

10. OIA-107459.pdf [pdf, 1.3 MB]

    ...“Case Manager” role. This information has been released to you in full. In response to the second part of your request, I am withholding the Curriculum Vitae of the officials in these positions under section 9(2)(a) of the Act, to protect the privacy of natural persons. In accordance with section 9(1) of the Act, I have considered the public interest in making available the information being withheld and determined that it does not outweigh the need to withhold the information...