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New Zealand: Announcement of Consumer Data Right Framework

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Announcement of Consumer Data Right Framework

The Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark announces that the government of New Zealand has agreed to establish a consumer data right framework. The term ‘consumer data right’ describes a mechanism for consumers to securely share data th…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2021-07-06
under deliberation

The Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark announces that the government of New Zealand…

2023-06-22
in consultation

On 22 June 2023, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) opened the consultation…

2023-07-24
processing consultation

On 24 July 2023, the public consultation closes on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employm…

2024-05-16
under deliberation

On 16 May 2024, the Customer and Product Data Bill (Bill No. 44-2) was introduced to the legislatur…

2025-03-25
adopted

On 25 March 2025, the Customer and Product Data Bill was adopted by the Parliament of New Zealand. …

2025-03-28
adopted

On 28 March 2025, the Customer and Product Data Bill received royal assent. The purpose of the Bill…

2025-03-29
in force

On 29 March 2025, the Customer and Product Data Bill enters into force. The purpose of the Bill is …