Business Law Library & Tracker
Digital Identity & Electronic Transactions
Electronic signatures, digital credentials, data sharing and online records.
Sources last reviewed 28 July 2026
Main law guides
157
Acts, regulations and codes worth reading first
Topics
60
Plain-English clusters
Published case explainers
96
Selected cases with a business lesson
Tracked updates
8
New, amended & reviewed
Plain-English explainers, not legal advice. Use the linked official source for section-level detail, and get advice for your situation.
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Main lawNew Zealand
Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017
2017 No 5
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Contracts & CommercialDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsDigital Identity & Electronic Transactions
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 & SecurityLicences, Permits & RegistrationsDigital Identity & Electronic TransactionsStandards, Accreditation & CertificationConsumer Complaints & Dispute Resolution
Main lawNew Zealand
New Zealand Business Number Act 2016
2016 No 16
PriorityIn force5 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Digital & EcommerceRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsBusiness Identity, Registers & FilingsDigital Identity & Electronic Transactions
Main lawNew Zealand
Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Act 2023
2023 No 13
PriorityIn force6 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Digital & EcommerceRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesDigital Identity & Electronic TransactionsStandards, Accreditation & Certification