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Response calculator for access and correction requests

Use this calculator to work out the latest date (usually 20 working days) by when an agency must respond to you if you make a request to access or correct your personal information.

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Privacy Week 2024

Privacy Week 2024 is all about busting privacy myths. This page will have more information added to it as events and collateral are scheduled.

Privacy Amendment Bill – have your say

Parliament is now seeking submissions before 11.59pm Friday, 14 June 2024 on the Privacy Amendment Bill.

Privacy Commissioner releases 2023 credit assurance reports

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Free online privacy education modules

Free online privacy education

Our online e-learning modules are available at elearning.privacy.org.nz.

In these modules you can learn about the Privacy Act, privacy implications for the health and education sectors, gain introductions to some of our Codes of Practice, and more.