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Proposed amendments to implement IPP3A in codes of practice
The Privacy Commissioner is considering amending some codes of practice to implement IPP3A, the new information privacy principle…
Information for people impacted by the Manage My Health data breach
Information, resources, and what to do for people impacted by the Manage My Health data breach.
MMH breach: Information for affected primary care providers
Manage My Health has notified us about their privacy breach. Primary care providers don't need to notify us too.
Updated statement on Manage My Health cyber incident
We can confirm that Manage My Health notified the Privacy Commissioner of a cyber incident on 1 January 2026.
IPP3A: notification requirements for indirect collection of personal information
This new rule will come into force on 1 May 2026. The IPP3A requirements only apply to personal information collected from 1 May 2026.
Complaint or privacy breach: how do we deal with your enquiry?
This information sets out how our Compliance and Enforcement team triages systemic privacy issues raised with our Office.
Two PAK’nSAVE stores found in breach of Privacy Act
Two PAK’nSAVE stores have been named by the Privacy Commissioner for breaching the Privacy Act.
CE/0420 [2025] NZPrivCmr3 - Two PAK’nSAVE stores found in breach of Privacy Act
C Park Traders Limited (formerly trading as PAK’nSAVE Clendon) and Hutchinson Bros Limited (trading as PAK’nSAVE Royal Oak) breached IPP5 by ...
Sharing information to protect the wellbeing and safety of children and young people
Information sharing is a critically important activity within the children’s sector.
Protecting children and young people’s privacy
The Privacy Act applies to everyone regardless of their age. Understanding how to protect and respect a child or young person’s personal information and implementing good privacy practices will help ensure all children have positive privacy experiences throughout their journey to adulthood.