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Microsoft Privacy Defence Delays Police
>> From stuff.co.nz:
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Computer giant Microsoft refused police requests for information on a suspected burglary ring, claiming as a United States-based company that it was not subject to New Zealand laws.
Police had to obtain a court order to seize details of a man they believed was linked to a series of Wellington burglaries - after he had given his details to the company seeking a replacement part for a stolen Xbox 360 console.
The computer company had the man's name, address and phone number - but would not provide the information to police.
The Privacy Act compels private and public organizations to divulge information to allow the law to be upheld.
But Microsoft insisted that as an American company it was not bound by New Zealand laws and could not pass on confidential customer information.
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