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Response calculator for access and correction requests

Use this calculator to work out the latest date (usually 20 working days) by when an agency must respond to you if you make a request to access or correct your personal information.

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Privacy Week 2024

Privacy Week 2024 is all about busting privacy myths. This page will have more information added to it as events and collateral are scheduled.

How long is 72 hours?

During Privacy Week when we talked about notifying individuals about privacy breaches, we got asked a lot of questions about our guideline around 72 hours.

Privacy Week 2024: New survey reveals New Zealanders’ privacy concerns

A biennial privacy survey of New Zealanders was released today to mark the start of Privacy Week 2024.

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Free online privacy education modules

Free online privacy education

Our online e-learning modules are available at elearning.privacy.org.nz.

In these modules you can learn about the Privacy Act, privacy implications for the health and education sectors, gain introductions to some of our Codes of Practice, and more.