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Find out MoreTwo excellent, recently released, independent reports commissioned by Stats NZ and the Public Service Commission have reported on data sharing arrangements between agencies and several organisations. They show serious gaps in the protection of sensitive personal data
Find out MoreThe European Parliament's recent adoption of an anti-SLAPP directive imposes minimum standards to protect individuals from unfounded lawsuits. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, SLAPPs remain largely absent from public discourse.
Find out MoreIn January Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith released the final report of the Independent Electoral Review, a process started in May 2022 by then Minister Kris Faafoi.
Find out MoreThe distraction around policy costing rather than focusing on the merits of the policies themselves highlights the need for a Parliamentary Budget Office
Find out MoreNew Zealanders value a government that is open, and accountable. There are practical ways to see these qualities translated into concrete policies and actions.
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