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AI tools and the Privacy Act: Commissioner issues new guidance
This media release accompanies OPC's detailed guidance outlining how AI relates to the 13 Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) in the Act.
Privacy Commissioner opens consultation on the children and young people’s privacy project
With over 1.2 million New Zealanders under the age of 18, protecting their privacy now and into the future is vital for their wellbeing.
Proposed change to Privacy Act will enhance transparency
The amendment means agencies will need to inform people why they’re collecting personal information and who will be holding it.
Sir Bruce Slane Memorial Lecture 2023
Professor Nicole Moreham will deliver the 2023 Sir Bruce Slane Memorial Lecture on the topic of, Balancing privacy and other interests in the social media age.
New Zealand part of global effort on data scraping
The privacy of people online is being put first by international data authorities.
Take care when merging – public datasets and privacy
The manipulation of data from two different government data sets has created an educational opportunity for the wider community.
Privacy Commissioner frustrated by firearms privacy breach
This is the fourth breach of firearm owners’ personal information by the police in under four years.
Protect your privacy if you want to reduce your risk
Everybody has a right to privacy online, and the guidance in our new report can help New Zealanders be more conscious of their privacy.
Privacy Commissioner encourages submissions on Customer and Product Data Bill
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster is encouraging submissions on a draft law that will give New Zealanders greater control over their information.
Privacy regulators seek to work together to address AI issues
This will encourage potential users of AI to pause and reflect before they adopt new or evolving technologies.