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Auckland Transport Withdraws Parking Notices After Privacy Dispute

8/22/2026

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Auckland Transport withdrew four parking infringement notices after Paul Ryan’s defended hearing.
Auckland Transport operates 25 mobile camera cars with infrared plate-recognition covering 75% of the city.
Paul Ryan asked for raw footage, manuals and a privacy impact assessment, but AT said none existed.
Privacy Commissioner said plate reads are personal data, while AT’s Rick Bidgood claimed cars delete non-enforcement footage.

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Auckland Transport withdrew four parking infringement notices after Paul Ryan’s defended hearing.
Auckland Transport operates 25 mobile camera cars with infrared plate-recognition covering 75% of the city.
Paul Ryan asked for raw footage, manuals and a privacy impact assessment, but AT said none existed.
Privacy Commissioner said plate reads are personal data, while AT’s Rick Bidgood claimed cars delete non-enforcement footage.