Privacy Act 2020 turns 5 – changes are needed
The introduction of the Privacy Act 2020 was a big step forward in protecting New Zealander’s privacy, but five years on, it needs further changes...
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The introduction of the Privacy Act 2020 was a big step forward in protecting New Zealander’s privacy, but five years on, it needs further changes...
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The increasing number of privacy complaints, and privacy breach notifications, received by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner shows New Zealanders’ ...
Read the speech the Privacy Commissioner gave to the Police Association Annual Conference. He spoke about body-worn cameras.
“A child’s safety and wellbeing comes first,” is the Privacy Commissioner’s message to front-line workers...
Right to Know Day is on the 28 September and reminds New Zealanders that they have the right to request their information from any organisation.
The Privacy Commissioner says the Privacy Amendment Act, which has just become law, will increase transparency.
Retail crime is a serious issue. The Privacy Commissioner has been engaging with retailers, who paint a grim picture of the challenges they currently face.
New Zealand has joined with 18 other Data Protection Agencies to mark its support towards an extended global commitment to innovative and privacy-protecting AI.
New Zealand now has new privacy rules for the automated use of biometrics – rules that aim to protect New Zealander’s sensitive personal data.
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says New Zealanders need to improve how they’re using passwords.
Privacy authorities from 14 jurisdictions met on 11-12 June 2025 to share information on emerging technology and challenges to privacy regulation.
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has found that the live facial recognition technology model trialled by Foodstuffs North Island is...
A Compliance Notice has been issued to Oranga Tamariki for failing to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act.
Guidance to help organisations protect and respect children and young people’s privacy has just been released.
The annual privacy survey of New Zealanders was released today during Privacy Week 2025.
Kordia's new research shows 35% of business leaders biggest concern is cyber-attacks or data leaks coming through third-party suppliers.
The release of two reports about the protection of personal information show agencies must be better at privacy.
The Privacy Amendment Bill is making its way through Parliament, and we know organisations are starting to think about how this will impact them.
The Privacy Commissioner has today announced his intention to issue a Biometrics Code.