Privacy Act 2020
The Privacy Act 2020 is an important New Zealand law that protects people's personal information. It provides rules for organisations about how personal information is collected, stored, used and shared.
What Does the Privacy Act Protect?
The Act helps protect personal information such as names, addresses, contact details, financial information and other information that can identify a person. Organisations need to handle this information responsibly and respect people's privacy.
Privacy Principles
• Collect personal information fairly.
• Explain why information is being collected.
• Keep personal information secure.
• Use information only for appropriate purposes.
• Do not keep information longer than necessary.
• Allow people to access their personal information.
• Correct information when it is inaccurate.
Privacy and IT
Privacy is very important in the IT industry because organisations collect and store large amounts of digital information. IT professionals should use appropriate security practices to protect personal information from loss, misuse or unauthorised access.
Māori Perspective
Privacy and responsible information management are also important from a Māori perspective. Information can have cultural significance and may be connected to people, whānau, communities and whakapapa. Responsible use of information should respect Māori values and interests.
