Changes in NZ Privacy Law are likely
coming into force before the end of this year with changes specifically around
data protection and business obligations.
The proposed law changes
raises a number of questions, not least of which is does this affect us, like a
lot of laws it’s only when something goes wrong and we find we are sitting
outside of the law that the consequences are realized.
The proposed law changes raise a number of questions, not least of which is does this affect us, like a lot of laws it’s only when something goes wrong and we find we are sitting outside of the law that the consequences are realized.
The intent of the law is to ensure anyone who holds personal data takes reasonable measures to protect that data.
What you need to know
When: The Privacy Bill is making its way through Parliament and will most likely become law in 2020.
What: Privacy changes include the following:
- Businesses will need to report serious privacy breaches. For example, if you experience a data breach that poses a risk of harm (eg leaked personal information is used in identity theft or published online), you must notify the people affected. Also, you must notify the Office of the Privacy Commissioner either by email, phone or using their online enquiry form.
- If someone requests personal information held by a business, the business cannot destroy the information in order to avoid providing it.
- Kiwi businesses using service providers based overseas, like cloud software, will need to make sure their providers are meeting New Zealand privacy laws.
Who: All businesses that collect, store and use personal information about their employees and/or customers.
Why: The Government is updating New Zealand’s Privacy Act 1993 to make sure personal information is kept safe and secure in line with new technology and ways of doing business.
What you need to do, Coming NEXT…
Kind Regards,
The Madcat Team
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