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Our summer hours

Our call centre is closed from 19 December. Our office is closed from 24 December. Both reopen on 12 January 2026.

New Zealand needs Privacy Act modernisation

The increasing number of privacy complaints, and privacy breach notifications, received by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner shows New Zealanders’ ...

Exercise your right to know

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.

Privacy Amendment Act passes

The Privacy Commissioner says the Privacy Amendment Act, which has just become law, will increase transparency.

It’s not a game to blame and shame

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.