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Data & Privacy Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on data & privacy for new zealand businesses.
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 day - customer contact details, delivery addresses, enquiry forms, email lists, CCTV footage, employee...
6 January 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 missing, you’re worried about health and safety incidents, or you run a customer-facing business...
6 January 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 whether you need a privacy consent form - and what “consent” actually means in...
6 January 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 participate (especially if you’ll collect personal information, photos, videos, or feedback), a participant consent...
6 January 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 bank details, even CCTV footage. But not all personal information is treated the same....
6 January 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 photos or video on your website or social channels… and you hesitate. Can you...
6 January 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 have to deal with before you can get on with running your business. But...
6 January 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 legal line is when it comes to “selling” personal information. And you’re not alone....
6 January 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 - even if it’s just an email address from a contact form or an IP...
6 January 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 how much information about people lives online - on websites, social media, customer databases,...
6 January 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 come across the idea of a medical release consent form. This can feel a...
6 January 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 box” and can move on. But in New Zealand, a Privacy Policy and a...
6 January 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 packaging, a documentary, or even internal training - you’ve probably heard the phrase “model...
5 January 2025
Google TrustRank: Is Your Privacy Policy Impacting Your SEO? (2026 Updated)
Your Privacy Policy probably isn’t the first thing you think about when you’re trying to rank on Google. But if you’re running a website that collects customer details, uses analytics, runs ads,...
5 January 2025
Vaccine Mandates In The Workplace - What Is Your Role As An Employer? (2026 Updated)
Vaccine mandates can feel like a “no-win” issue for employers. On one hand, you’ve got real health and safety responsibilities to your workers and customers. On the other, you’re dealing with privacy,...
5 January 2025
When Do You Need A Privacy Policy? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business in New Zealand, it’s easy to treat a Privacy Policy as something you’ll “sort out later” (usually right after your website goes live, your first customer signs...
5 January 2025
What Is A Talent Release Form? (2026 Updated)
If you’re filming content, running a photo shoot, recording interviews, or producing anything that features people, you’ve probably heard someone mention a “talent release form”. And if you haven’t, it usually comes...
5 January 2025
Guide To Undertaking A Privacy Impact Assessment (2026 Updated)
If your business is collecting, using, or sharing personal information (and most businesses are), you’ve probably had the moment where you think: “Are we actually doing this the right way?” A Privacy...
5 January 2025
Collecting Health Information? Here’s Why A Privacy Policy Is Important. (2026 Updated)
If your business collects health information in New Zealand, you’re dealing with some of the most sensitive personal data there is. That can include obvious things (like a patient’s diagnosis) and not-so-obvious...
5 January 2025
Cyber Security & Data Breaches: Legal Tips To Protect Your Business (2026 Updated)
Cyber security isn’t just an “IT issue” anymore. If you run a business in New Zealand, it’s also a legal, commercial and reputational issue - because the moment you collect customer or...
5 January 2025
What Do New Zealand Businesses Need To Know About The GDPR? (2026 Updated)
If you run a New Zealand business, it’s easy to assume the GDPR is “a Europe thing” that doesn’t really apply to you. But if you sell online, work with overseas clients,...
5 January 2025
Difference Between Privacy And Confidentiality In New Zealand (2026 Updated)
If you run a business in New Zealand, you’ll hear “privacy” and “confidentiality” used like they mean the same thing. They don’t. Getting the difference right matters because it affects how you...
5 January 2025
Do I Need A Credit Reporting Policy For My Business? (2026 Updated)
If your business offers credit, invoices customers, runs subscriptions, or checks customers’ ability to pay before you provide goods or services, you’re probably dealing with “credit information” in some form. And once...
5 January 2025
A Comprehensive Guide To New Zealand Website Privacy Policy
In today's data-driven world - especially in New Zealand, where privacy laws are becoming stricter, a strong website privacy policy is more crucial than ever for small businesses. Whether you're handling customer...
9 October 2024
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