In an opinion piece for the New Zealand Herald, Brian Rudman writes that there are "times when the right to privacy seems to be a lost cause." Rudman cites recent events, including the recent controversy around the New Zealand Post survey criticised by Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff for its sale of personal details to third parties. "Shroff defends the 'victims,' arguing many people are very trusting when asked to give personal or financial details...very trusting is too generous. Stupid would be another word," Rudman says, adding that entrants should have been wary on their own. Rudman also discusses recent plans to install sound recorders in taxi cabs.
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