Restrictions on people using and giving out your information Overview Information must be checked before it’s used Privacy Act 2020, s 22, information privacy principle 8 A government agency, business or other organisation that holds information about you must not use or disclose…
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How you can access your information and correct it if necessary Overview Your right to have access to information that’s about you Privacy Act 2020, s 22, information privacy principle 6 If a government agency, business or other organisation holds information about you,…
Special privacy rules for specific areas and issues Privacy codes of practice for specific areas Privacy Act 2020, ss 32–38 The Privacy Commissioner has the power to issue codes of practices. These may modify the usual privacy laws (the privacy principles) to…
Special privacy rules for specific areas and issues “Unique identifiers”: Numbers and other identifying tags assigned to you Restrictions on assigning identifying numbers and other unique identifiers Privacy Act 2020, ss 7, 22, information privacy principle 13; Income Tax Act 2007, Subpart YB The…
Complaining about a breach of your privacy Complaining to the relevant organisation directly Privacy Act 2020, Part 5 Who can I complain to if my privacy is breached? If you think that one of the rules in the Privacy Act has been…
Complaining about a breach of your privacy Complaining to the Privacy Commissioner What can I complain to the Privacy Commissioner about? Privacy Act 2020, ss 69–70 If talking directly with the organisation and/or their Privacy Officer doesn’t resolve the issue, you can go…
Where to go for more support Community Law Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice. Find your local Community Law Centre online: www.communitylaw.org.nz/our-law-centres Privacy Commission The Privacy Commissioner website provides information about your rights and responsibilities…
Decision making and powers of attorney Supported decision making, enduring powers of attorney (EPAs), court decisions under the PPPR Act, organ donation and information on assisted dying What this chapter covers Overview Enduring powers of attorney: Planning ahead by choosing someone to…
Enduring powers of attorney: Planning ahead by choosing someone to make decisions for you Overview of EPAs Giving someone an enduring power of attorney (“EPA”) is a way of making sure someone you trust will be able to make decisions for you…
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