Joint Statement on Trustworthy Data Governance for AI
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.
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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.
Today Inland Revenue told media they have put a stop to sharing taxpayers' details with social media platforms for marketing. This is our media statement.
OPC and several global counterparts are highlighting how social media companies can better protect personal information
The increasing creep of cameras and concerns about the motivations of people using them is the top issue causing people to seek advice from OPC.
Police have completed all but one of the original requirements that were set out in a Compliance Notice issued by OPC in December 2021.
Privacy Commissioner, Michael Webster says it’s always better to notify his office about a privacy breach than ignore it.
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster is now evaluating the results of Foodstuff North Island’s trial of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT).
During Privacy Week when we talked about notifying individuals about privacy breaches, we got asked a lot of questions about our guideline around 72 hours.
Media release: Privacy Commissioner starts Inquiry into Foodstuffs North Island’s trial of facial recognition technology.