Potential privacy breach after documents stolen from abandoned Auckland police station - NZ Herald
Potential privacy breach after documents stolen from abandoned Auckland police station
27 May, 2022 03:58 AM
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Police have alerted the Privacy Commissioner after a burglar broke into the former Auckland police station. Photo / NZME
NZ Herald
By Rachel Maher
Police have alerted the Privacy Commissioner after a burglar broke into the former Auckland police station and stole documents and expired pepper spray.
The police were made aware of the break-in while carrying out a search warrant at a Mount Albert address where police property was found.
The items found included documents meant for destruction and expired OC spray.
A 41-year-old man was located soon after and charged with unlawful possession of a restricted weapon, burglary and possession of instruments for burglary.
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Police are still investigating what additional documents were taken and who might be affected by the privacy breach.
Auckland City District Commander Superintendent Karyn Malthus said the break-in event is extremely disappointing, and police were working with the Privacy Commissioner's office and following guidelines in dealing with the situation.
27 May, 2022 03:58 AM
Quick Read
Police have alerted the Privacy Commissioner after a burglar broke into the former Auckland police station. Photo / NZME
NZ Herald
By Rachel Maher
Police have alerted the Privacy Commissioner after a burglar broke into the former Auckland police station and stole documents and expired pepper spray.
The police were made aware of the break-in while carrying out a search warrant at a Mount Albert address where police property was found.
The items found included documents meant for destruction and expired OC spray.
A 41-year-old man was located soon after and charged with unlawful possession of a restricted weapon, burglary and possession of instruments for burglary.
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Advertise with NZME.
Police are still investigating what additional documents were taken and who might be affected by the privacy breach.
Auckland City District Commander Superintendent Karyn Malthus said the break-in event is extremely disappointing, and police were working with the Privacy Commissioner's office and following guidelines in dealing with the situation.
