What is Consumer Data Privacy Legislation in New Zealand?
The Privacy Act 2020 oversees consumer data privacy legislation in New Zealand by establishing criteria for obtaining, using, disclosing, and safeguarding “personal information” by “agencies.” The Act has broad application to “agencies,” which are defined as any individual or group of individuals working in the public or private sectors, whether corporations or not. According to the Act, “personal information” refers to any information that may be used to identify a specific individual. DataBench helps organizations in complying with Australian and New Zealand privacy laws.
