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Displaying The Correct Advertised Price For Your Goods (2026 Updated)
Getting your pricing right sounds simple - until you’ve got in-store shelf labels, online listings, discount codes, “was/now”...
6 Jan 2025
Need A Data Processing Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If your business uses third parties to store, handle, analyse or otherwise “process” personal information, a Data Processing...
6 Jan 2025
Worried About Privacy Complaints? How To Make Sure Your Business Is Prepared (2026 Updated)
Most business owners don’t set out to “get privacy wrong”. Usually, it’s the opposite - you’re trying to...
6 Jan 2025
What Is The Difference Between Terms Of Use And Terms & Conditions? (2026 Updated)
If you run a website, app, or online store, you’ve probably seen businesses link to both “Terms of...
6 Jan 2025
Access Request Forms And Privacy: Why Are They Important? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business in New Zealand, chances are you’re collecting some form of personal information every...
6 Jan 2025
Is It Legal To Have Workplace Cameras And Surveillance? (2026 Updated)
It’s completely normal to want more visibility over what’s happening in your workplace. Maybe you’ve had stock go...
6 Jan 2025
When Would I Need A Privacy Consent Form? (2026 Updated)
If your business collects personal information (even something as simple as a name and email), you’ve probably wondered...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Participant Consent Form? (2026 Updated)
If you run workshops, events, research projects, health and wellness programmes, or any kind of activity where people...
6 Jan 2025
Personal Information Vs Sensitive Information: What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, you probably collect “personal information” every day - customer names, delivery addresses, staff...
6 Jan 2025
Why Do I Need A Photography/Video Consent Form? (2026 Updated)
You’ve nailed the shoot, the lighting was perfect, and the client’s thrilled. Then you go to post the...
6 Jan 2025
How Can Your Business Comply With Consumer Guarantees? (2026 Updated)
If you sell products or services in New Zealand, consumer guarantees probably apply to you - even if...
6 Jan 2025
Customer Loyalty Programs: A Legal And Practical Overview (2026 Updated)
A great customer loyalty program can turn a one-off purchase into a long-term relationship. Done well, it helps...
6 Jan 2025
Recommended Retail Price: How Do You Know If Your Price Is Right? (2026 Updated)
Setting a price can feel like a guessing game. You don’t want to undercharge and burn out. But...
6 Jan 2025
Cookie Pop-Ups, Do I Need One? (2026 Updated)
When you’re building (or refreshing) your website, cookie pop-ups can feel like one more annoying “internet requirement” you...
6 Jan 2025
What Is Greenwashing? (2026 Updated)
More and more customers in New Zealand want to buy from businesses that genuinely care about sustainability. That’s...
6 Jan 2025
7 Things To Know When Using Shopify (2026 Updated)
Shopify has made it easier than ever to launch an online store in New Zealand. You can build...
6 Jan 2025
Selling Personal Information: What’s Allowed? (2026 Updated)
If your business collects customer data, runs marketing campaigns, or uses third-party platforms, you’ve probably wondered where the...
6 Jan 2025
Is A Website Privacy Policy Required By Law? (2026 Updated)
If you run a website in New Zealand, chances are you collect at least some personal information -...
6 Jan 2025
What Is The Right To Be Forgotten? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business (or you’re building one), you’ve probably had that moment where you realise just...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Medical Release Consent Form? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business that needs to collect or share someone’s health information (even occasionally), you’ll quickly...
6 Jan 2025
Do I Need A Privacy Collection Notice If I Have A Privacy Policy? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve already got a Privacy Policy on your website, it’s easy to assume you’ve “ticked the privacy...
6 Jan 2025
Are You Reading The Fine Print In Health Care Apps? (2026 Updated)
You download a health care app to book appointments, store prescriptions, track symptoms, or chat with a clinician....
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Model Release Form? (2026 Updated)
If you’re creating content that includes real people - whether it’s for your website, social media ads, product...
5 Jan 2025
What Is IP Assignment (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a business, there’s a good chance your most valuable assets won’t be the physical ones....
5 Jan 2025
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