New Zealand: Privacy Commissioner released guidance on use of images under Privacy Act
Description
Privacy Commissioner released guidance on use of images under Privacy Act
On 11 August 2025, the Privacy Commissioner issued guidance on the use of images under the Privacy Act 2020. The Commissioner confirmed that photographs qualify as personal information when they identify an individual. Agencies are expected to be tr…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority