Nick Smith is the first RAT to be exterminated on the good ship ACC.
More will follow I hope.
But the information about ACC breaches in security are only part of it all.
Currently ACC is under the light for client file breeches and non-compliance with privacy laws.
I recently received someone else's data with my file that was requested under the Official Information Act ( which ACC did their best to NOT comply with ). It was requested because of the apparent insecurity of my personal data that they have on file. The file produced PROVES that my concerns over file security were well founded.
Now ACC are trying to cover up the fact that someone else's data was sent to me IN ERROR !!
The best thing about ACC is - NOT having to deal with them.
This year has been really great because I did not have anything to do with those corrupt and dishonest bastards that work for ACC and call themselves managers. I have not met one within ACC called a manager who could manage their way out of a paper bag.
Being kicked off ACC income support ( illegally ) by my case manager Michelle Barr of Northwood branch was actually the best thing that ever happened to me.
ACC are forever touting that "you have rights" on just about every communication you get from them. But in reality you have NO rights - unless it suits them.
When they abuse your rights and you complain about it - they simply ignore your complaints altogether. This operational policy extends right up to the minister - Nick Smith - who ignores you too when you complain to him. And when you complain to ACC that they are ignoring your complaints or your rights - they simply "dis-entitle" you and leave you to rot without help.
No wonder ACC treat people the way they do when their disgustingly low standards come from the top and just filter down to the lowest of the low - the case manager.