New Zealand: Cross-border data transfer in Privacy Act (Bill No. 34-3/Act 2020 No. 31)
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Implemented Privacy Act 2020 including cross-border data transfer regulation (Act 2020 No. 31)
On 1 December 2020, the Privacy Act 2020 (Act No. 31), including cross-border data transfer regulation, entered into force. Agencies can transfer personal information overseas if the recipient is subject to privacy laws or contractual obligations pr…
SourceAdopted Privacy Bill including cross-border data transfer regulation (Bill No.34-3)
On 23 June 2020, the New Zealand Parliament adopted the Privacy Bill (No. 24-3), which includes provisions addressing cross-border transfer of information. Part 8 of the Act prohibits the onward transfer of personal information received in New Zeala…
SourceIntroduced Privacy Bill including cross-border data transfer regulation (Bill No.34-3)
On 19 March 2018, the Privacy Bill (Bill No. 24-3), which includes provisions addressing cross-border transfer of information, was introduced to the New Zealand Parliament. Part 8 of the Act prohibits the onward transfer of personal information rece…
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