This On Demand was recorded on 8 May 2025.
Lawyers in virtually all practice areas must have an understanding of data security and privacy to ensure that they can effectively assist their clients in managing this rapidly evolving environment. This On Demand will provide an update on the following areas:
- A proposed new code of practice to regulate the collection and use of biometric information.
- The Privacy Commissioner’s guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence.
- The launch of the Privacy Commissioner’s Poupou Matatapu “Doing privacy well”.
- The introduction of a new Information Privacy Principle 3A to broaden the notification requirements when indirectly collecting personal information.
- Tweaks to the Privacy Act to reinforce a principal agency’s liability for its service providers.
- Australia’s new Privacy Act: what does it mean for New Zealanders?
Take advantage of this opportunity to upskill and update yourself on an area relevant to all practitioners and practices.
