Government stories - Page 56
Dotcom cock-ups watched closely in USA
Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
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Government handling of the Megaupload case is under close U.S. scrutiny and what they see isn’t pretty according to the Labour Party.
Commerce Commission outlines approach to telco levy
Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
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Commerce Commission details plan for setting the telco levy, seeking to fund critical services like 111 upgrades.
Deloittes damage control over Govt computer security
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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The Ministry of Social Development has appointed Deloittes to review its computer network security over privacy concerns.
Key causes Parliament outrage over Dotcom
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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Prime Minister and Opposition leader in fiery exchange as both stand their ground over the ongoing Kim Dotcom saga.
Google moves threaten independent legal counsel
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Google’s new ad policy bans a multi-national legal firm from promoting their services, suggesting people don’t need legal counsel, sparking industry debate.
Canada joins Huawei boycott
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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Chinese company faces exclusion from planned government network across North America as concerns over security risks continue.
Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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After U.S. officials accused the company of bribery and spying, opposition party questions the Chinese firm's share of the $1.35 billion UFB rollout.
U.S. issues Huawei phone warning
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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U.S. officials caution firms against Huawei, citing potential security risks; Huawei dismisses claims, asserting its global trustworthiness and integrity.
ComCom says less Telco regulation needed now
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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ComCom deems less regulation needed in NZ's telecom sector, credits boosted competition to Telecom's Chorus spin-off last year.
Key's credibility crushed after Dotcom denial
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Labour party condemns the under-fire Primer Minister after revelations he knew about illegal spying in the Kim Dotcom case.
Dotcom demands spying probe
Fri, 28th Sep 2012
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Megaupload founder backs calls for an independent inquiry after government spies illegally accessed his communications.
NZ had rules to avoid Kim Dotcom mess
Fri, 28th Sep 2012
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NZ Gov admits error in waiving 'good character' rule for Kim Dotcom, questioning special treatment for wealthy migrants.
PM slams govt spies in Dotcom case
Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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John Key demands answers from the national's secretive intelligence agency over 'unlawful' acquisition of Megaupload case communications.
Labour tables alternative patent clause
Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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Labour proposes alternative amendment to combat the government's Patents Bill, which they say will stifle New Zealand's software sector.
Govt encourages stay at home workers
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Telework Week encourages employees using ICT to give the office a miss as they raise awareness about the benefits of stay at home workers for businesses.
Broadband to provide product prices
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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Government announces product disclosure underway to improve the transparency of broadband information for consumers.
Government considers e-democracy
Wed, 5th Sep 2012
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e-democracy
Investigations underway into the possibility of an 'e-democracy' offering online public consultation with government.
Government adopts conservative cloud approach
Fri, 31st Aug 2012
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While the government encourages cloud usage amongst its own agencies, it remains cautious of overseas-based services.
Could the public sector switch to the cloud?
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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Government to review proposals to switch the public service to cloud-based application software hosted outside ANZ.
Will the government sell Kordia?
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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Speculation mounts over the potential sale of Kordia, despite official denials and a backdrop of financial struggles.