New Zealand: Data protection regulation in Privacy Amendment Bill (No. 292-1)
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Privacy Amendment Act, including information privacy principle enters into force
On 1 May 2026, the Privacy Amendment Act, which introduces notification requirements for the indirect collection of personal information, enters into force. The Act requires agencies to notify individuals when collecting personal information from th…
SourcePrivacy Amendment Bill, including information privacy principle was signed by Governor General
On 22 September 2025, the Governor General of New Zealand signed the Privacy Amendment Bill into law, which introduces notification requirements for the indirect collection of personal information. The law requires agencies to notify individuals whe…
SourcePrivacy Amendment Bill (No. 292-1) including Information Privacy Principle was adopted by Parliament
On 18 September 2025, Parliament adopted the Information Privacy Principle (IPP) 3A in the Privacy Amendment Bill, which introduces notification requirements for the indirect collection of personal information. The agency must take reasonable steps …
SourceClosed consultation on Privacy Amendment Bill (No. 292-1) including data protection regulation
On 14 June 2024, the Parliament of New Zealand closes its consultation on the Privacy Amendment Bill (No. 292-1), which proposes amendments to the Privacy Act 2020. The amendment proposes the introduction of a new information privacy principle (IPP …
SourceOpened consultation on Privacy Amendment Bill (No. 292-1) including data protection regulation
On 6 May 2024, the Parliament of New Zealand opened a consultation on the Privacy Amendment Bill (No. 292-1), which proposes amendments to the Privacy Act 2020. The consultation will be closed on 14 June 2024. The amendment proposes the introduction…
SourceIntroduced Privacy Amendment Bill (No. 292-1) including data protection regulation
On 5 September 2023, the New Zealand Parliament introduced the Privacy Amendment Bill, which aims to make changes to the Privacy Act. The Privacy Amendment Bill focuses on enhancing transparency regarding the collection and use of personal informati…
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