Privacy Act 2020 + Health Information Privacy Code 2020

Privacy Act 2020 — NZ compliance guide

How to collect, use, and disclose personal and health information lawfully in New Zealand.

The Privacy Act 2020 applies to every organisation that collects or holds personal information about New Zealanders. Health information is subject to additional rules under the Health Information Privacy Code. This guide covers the most important obligations for health providers, aged care facilities, education providers, and businesses.

Privacy guides
Privacy Act 2020

Health information privacy

Collection, disclosure, access rights, and breach obligations for health providers.

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Aged care privacy

Resident information obligations

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Tertiary privacy

Student information

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Privacy Commissioner

Official guidance

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HDC Code

Health and disability rights

Health and social service providers: manage your privacy obligations

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