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Privacy and information legislation

The Privacy Act promotes and protects the privacy of individuals. It sets out 12 privacy principles that guide how personal information can be collected, used, stored and disclosed. This is an introduction to the Privacy Act and how it applies to businesses.

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Do you understand your obligations? Employers need to acknowledge the Privacy Act in many aspects of their business. Find out what should be considered when dealing with staff to avoid workplace dissatisfaction and complaints.

This information is brought to you by The Office of the Privacy Commissioner

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If running your business involves collecting or holding personal information about others then it must comply with the Privacy Act. The Act’s twelve information privacy principles model the way in which good businesses handle personal information. View this fact sheet for more information about the twelve privacy principles.

This information is brought to you by The Office of the Privacy Commissioner

Spam and the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 Opens in a new window

Learn about spam and discover what New Zealand is doing right now to combat the problem. You will read about the new requirements under the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act and the impact this new legislation may have on your business.

This information is brought to you by Department of Internal Affairs

Legislating against spam

Information including background and discussion documents, media statements, cabinet papers and submissions on New Zealand's anti-spam legislation.

This information is brought to you by Ministry of Economic Development


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