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Kiwis asked to have their say on new draft rules for using biometrics
Media release: The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has developed draft rules for the use of biometric technologies and is now asking what people think.
Inquiry into Foodstuffs North island's FRT trial starts today
Media statement: Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has today started his Inquiry into Foodstuffs North Island’s trial of facial recognition technology (FRT) in 25 of its supermarkets.
Privacy Commissioner's 2023 briefing to the incoming Minister of Justice
BIMs are produced following a general election or change in minister. They provide an introduction to OPCs portfolio and summarise key areas of policy and policy issues. They're an important framing document detailing our focus.
New Zealanders more concerned than excited by AI
Media release: New research shows that New Zealanders have privacy concerns about the use of AI, especially because it’s seen as unregulated and can be used for malicious purposes. In the research, almost half of respondents were more concerned than excited about AI.
Read out latest media release for more information.
Ian Axford Fellowship webinar with Rachel Levinson-Waldman
Upcoming webinar: Join Michael Webster, Privacy Commissioner, Rachel Levinson-Waldman, Ian Axford Fellow, and Liz MacPherson, Deputy Privacy Commissioner in conversation as they discuss all things social media, privacy and AI. Sign up here.
Greater penalties needed: Privacy Commissioner speaks to National Cyber Security Summit
The Privacy Commissioner, speaking at March 7 National Cyber Security Summit in Wellington, has called for greater penalties for data breaches. This comes on the back of two major research studies that indicate widespread support, including from businesses, for higher penalties for breaches.
Privacy Impact Assessment Toolkit
A privacy impact assessment (PIA) is an essential part of many projects and proposals, and can be used to identify potential risks. Read our new PIA guidance and our downloadable templates.
Privacy News February 2024
Read the February issue of Privacy News for the Commissioner's take on the increasing role of biometric technologies in the lives of New Zealanders.
Privacy News January 2024
The first edition of Privacy News is here!
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster reflects on what he has seen and heard since being appointed in July 2022, the end of the Trust Mark, the EU determines that New Zealand has an adequate level of protection for personal data transfers, and so much more.
New Zealand is ‘adequate’, and we couldn’t be happier about it
The European Commission has determined that New Zealand has an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred from the European Union.