New Zealand: Adopted Privacy Bill including data protection regulation (Bill No.34-3)

On 23 June 2020, the New Zealand Parliament adopted the Privacy Bill (Bill No.34-3). Public and private sector agencies must comply with the 13 Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) described in the Privacy Act when collecting, using, and disclosing personal information. Additionally, the Bill specifies exceptions to the adherence to the IPPs, namely, then when they are inconsistent with another Act of Parliament and in special circumstances authorised by the Privacy Commissioner. The Bill also details procedures for handling complaints related to privacy breaches, investigations by the Privacy Commissioner, and the establishment and enforcement of codes of practice.