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Codes Consultation
When the Privacy Commissioner proposes to issue a new code of practice, or to amend an existing code, public notice is given with a period allowed for public submissions.
If you would like further information on the codes of practice consultation process, you should refer to the Draft Guidance Note on Codes of Practice under Part VI of the Privacy Act.
16 June 2010
The Privacy Commissioner proposes to amend the Credit Reporting Privacy Code 2004. The proposed amendment will make significant changes to credit reporting in New Zealand, including:
• permitting more comprehensive credit reporting;
• regulating use of driver licence numbers by credit reporters;
• prohibiting use of credit information by credit reporters for direct marketing; and
• requiring internal systematic compliance reviews to include an independent element and external report.
The submissions phase for Credit Reporting Privacy Code Amendment No. 4 has now closed. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is reviewing the submissions received. (See the amendment and related papers).