2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (346+ words) Registry ID sign-in will apply to Westlaw, Lexis+ and CCH iKnowConnect The Law Society Library is introducing a more secure sign-in process for subscription databases available through its Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch libraries and at kiosks in lawyers’ rooms across…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (319+ words) Among the key reforms are providing for the right to erasure and enhanced consent standards The federal government has published a consultation paper and draft legislation to update privacy laws in light of new risks presented by AI and smart…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (434+ words) Judge’s new order follows interim injunctive relief issued in January After previously issuing an interim injunction, the New Zealand High Court recently acceded to the request of Manage My Health (MMH) for a permanent injunction regarding patient data stolen during…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (199+ words) In a media release from multiple ministers, the federal government identified its artificial intelligence (AI) consumer safety priorities, as part of its declared plan to protect Australians and ensure that AI works better for young people and others. The joint…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (219+ words) The privacy commissioner’s decision closes out an investigation that began in 2021 Privacy commissioner Carly Kind has determined that telco company Optus violated individuals’ privacy by listing their personal information in the White Pages despite stated preferences or requests for numbers…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (381+ words) Hackers downloaded tax file numbers and passport details as firm ignored known vulnerabilities The Federal Court imposed a $2.5m penalty on FIIG Securities Limited on February 13, 2026, after cyber attackers breached the company's systems and downloaded 385GB of client data. In ASIC v…...