IT Laws & Ethics in New Zealand
Explore New Zealand’s IT laws, cybersecurity, copyright, professional ethics and intellectual property. Learn how responsible technology practices help protect people, organisations and communities.
Explore IT Laws & Ethics
Privacy Act 2020
Learn about privacy, personal information, data collection, storage and sharing in New Zealand.
Cybersecurity Strategy 2019
Learn about New Zealand's approach to cybersecurity, digital safety and protecting organisations from cyber risks.
Copyright Act
Learn how copyright protects creative and digital content and why responsible use matters.
ITP Code of Practice
Learn about professional standards, ethical behaviour and responsible practice for IT professionals.
Intellectual Property Rights
Learn about copyright, patents, trademarks and Māori intellectual property.
Māori Perspectives in Digital Ethics
Māori perspectives are important when considering technology, information and digital ethics in Aotearoa New Zealand. Māori data sovereignty recognises the importance of Māori having appropriate control over Māori data. Digital practices should also respect mātauranga Māori and Māori intellectual property
Māori Data Sovereignty
Māori data sovereignty focuses on Māori rights and interests in Māori data and how it is collected, stored, used and shared.
Māori Intellectual Property
Technology and digital content should consider Māori cultural knowledge and intellectual property interests.
Mātauranga Māori
Digital projects should respect mātauranga Māori and consider appropriate protection and use of Māori knowledge.
