Office of the Privacy Commissioner
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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 (1 December), it needs further changes to respond to today's needs," Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says.
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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’ increased concerns about privacy are fast becoming reality, the Privacy Commissioner says.
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The Privacy Commissioner says the Privacy Amendment Act, which has just become law, will increase transparency and help New Zealanders to better exercise their privacy rights.
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New Zealand now has new privacy rules for the automated use of biometrics - rules that aim to protect New Zealander’s sensitive personal data, while allowing agencies to innovate.
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Guidance to help organisations protect and respect children and young people’s privacy has just been released.
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The annual privacy survey of New Zealanders was released today during Privacy Week 2025.
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New research just out from Kordia shows 35% of business leaders said cyber-attacks or data leaks coming through third-party suppliers were their biggest business concern.
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Today’s release of two reports into the protection of personal information show agencies must be better at privacy, says Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster.
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The Privacy Commissioner has announced his intention to issue a Biometrics Code.
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The increasing creep of cameras and concerns about the motivations of people using them is the top issue causing people to seek advice from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
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Police have completed all but one of the original requirements that were set out in a Compliance Notice issued by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) in December 2021.
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Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster is now evaluating the results of Foodstuff North Island’s trial of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) to better understand its privacy impacts and compliance with the Privacy Act.
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