When is the Christmas/summer shut down period this year?

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner will be closed between midday on Thursday, 24 December 2026 and 8am Monday, 11 January 2027.

A lot of staff are taking a well-earned break in the days before and after the closure, so please be patient if we take a bit longer than usual to get back to you. 

•    Agencies: Notify your privacy breach
•    People can still Complain to the Privacy Commissioner  

Other resources 
•    What are your privacy rights?
•    We’ve already answered more than 600 popular privacy questions in AskUs.
•    Request your own information using AboutMe.
•    Privacy issues can be difficult to emotionally manage. Read about managing your mental distress.
•    Access our e-learning for free.
•    Explore our A-Z guidance topics.

Updated November 2026