Privacy
Facebook quizzes - and why you should think before you click
Which food matches your personality? What city should you really live in? Which Disney princess are you? Questions like these are often packaged into quizzes on social media - but the information… Audio
Technology correspondent Sarah Putt
Technology correspondent Sarah Putt joins Kathryn to talk about how privacy is changing the internet - and how advertisers will have to adapt. Theranos' founder Elizabeth Holmes is in court facing a… Audio
RNZ challenged on turning stolen data into news
Unknown cyber-criminals sent stolen information to the media to pile on pressure to pay a ransom. RNZ subsequently aired a scoop sourced from it before a court ordered all media to dump the dodgy… Audio
RNZ challenged on turning stolen data into news
Unknown cyber-criminals sent stolen information to the media to pile on pressure to pay a ransom. RNZ subsequently aired a scoop sourced from it before a court ordered all media to dump the dodgy…
AudioTechnology commentator Bill Bennett
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about the Commerce Commission's warning to telcos over the way they're marketing alternative broadband technologies as the copper telephone… Audio
Centrepoint survivor: 'Adults who failed us need to step up'
A new documentary, Heaven and Hell - The Centrepoint Story - airs tonight. It's a gruelling but powerful watch - mainly from the perspective of some of the former children of the commune, including… Audio
DHB cyber attack: Privacy Commissioner discusses effects
District Health Boards are being told to address any IT weaknesses or face possible prosecution.
An urgent and high-level meeting has been happening tonight in the wake of the Waikato DHB attack… Video, Audio
Privacy commissioner on Apple's new privacy feature
Apple has just rolled out a new privacy feature for iPhones and iPads that offers users more control over their data. Privacy commissioner John Edwards talks to Karyn about the move and what it means… Audio
Is it time to make the switch to private browsers?
The consumer technology writer from the New York Times is urging readers to ditch Chrome, Safari and Microsoft Edge in favour of using private browsers like Brave. Sunday Morning tech correspondent… Audio
Inquiry on police officers collecting photos of rangatahi
The Privacy Commissioner and the Independent Police Conduct Authority have just released the Terms of Reference for their inquiry, focused on photos of people who were not being detained or suspected… Audio
Police Minister responds to officers taking photos of innocent youth
The Minister of Police is warning officers they should be taking photos of the public only when it is within the bounds of the law.
RNZ has revealed the Police are approaching innocent young people… Audio
Police front up over photos, details gathered of innocent youth
Police have been forced to front-up and explain why they are collecting details and photos of innocent young people. RNZ first reported on rangatahi being stopped and phographed by officers in… Audio
Is it ever OK to publish people’s private messages in the news without their consent?
The New York Times revealed texts telling the truth about Ted Cruz’s trip to Mexico this week to widespread acclaim. But Meghan Markle had a big win in court against a paper that published one of her… Audio
Is it ever OK to publish people’s private messages in the news without their consent?
The New York Times revealed texts telling the truth about Ted Cruz’s trip to Mexico this week to widespread acclaim. But Meghan Markle had a big win in court against a paper that published one of her…
AudioPrivacy concerns on Governments accessing encrypted data
The Privacy Commissioner says it will be difficult - if not impossible - for tech companies to allow Governments to access encrytped data without comprmising the security of their entire systems.
New… Audio
Facial recognition technology and the blurred lines of the law
Law enforcement organisations all over the world are tapping into increasingly sophisticated facial recognition tech - but the regulations on how it can be used are vague. Audio
Facial recognition technology and the blurred lines of the law
Law enforcement organisations all over the world are tapping into increasingly sophisticated facial recognition tech - but the regulations on how it can be used are vague.
AudioZhenhua Data leak may be typical contacts list - tech expert
The Zhenhua Data leak is "business as usual" for data collection, a technology commentator says.
Privacy assessment not needed for system 'upgrade', police say
Police have been quietly setting up a $9 million facial recognition system that can take a live feed from CCTV cameras and identify people from it. Video
Therapy delivered online more effective than face-to-face
New research out of McMaster University has found that cognitive behavioural therapy delivered electronically to treat people with depression is more effective than face to face. Dr. Zena Samaan is… Audio