New Zealand Names Michael Webster as Privacy Commissioner

Webster is currently Secretary of the Cabinet and takes up his role on July 5, Justice Minister Kris Faafoi says in emailed statement.

• Has been in current role since March 2014
• His career has “focused on enabling and driving good governance, the promotion of democratic rights and values, the development and application of codes of conduct and behavior, and working to ensure compliance with both statutory provisions and constitutional conventions. I am sure (he) will provide the leadership required to ensure the public can be confident that their privacy rights are being protected”: Faafoi

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