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Sources last reviewed 20 July 2026

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9

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6

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Main lawNew Zealand

Customer and Product Data Act 2025

2025 No 14

PriorityIn force; sector duties depend on designation6 practical checks · checked 18 July 2026
Privacy & DataDigital & EcommerceFinance, Payments & Security
Main lawNew Zealand

Retail Payment System Act 2022

2022 No 21

PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Finance, Payments & SecurityDigital & Ecommerce
Main lawNew Zealand

Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007

2007 No 7

PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Privacy & DataDigital & Ecommerce

Tracker

  1. New18 July 2026

    Customer and Product Data Act guide added

    Potential participants can start with their role and sector coverage, then connect product design with security, privacy, records and complaints handling.

    Privacy & DataDigital & Ecommerce
  2. New13 June 2026

    Retail payment system rules added for merchants and platforms

    Merchants and platforms should understand who controls fees, refunds, settlement timing and customer payment wording.

    Finance, Payments & SecurityDigital & Ecommerce