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New Zealand: data, AI and cyber laws

1 regulation in New Zealand that affect companies handling data: New Zealand Privacy Act. Part of APAC.

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Past deadlines

May 20261 deadline

  1. New Zealand Privacy Act

    IPP 3A indirect-collection notification applies

    Agencies collecting personal information from third parties must take reasonable steps to notify individuals, subject to exceptions.

    Compliance deadline5 months agoSource

September 20251 deadline

  1. New Zealand Privacy Act

    Privacy Amendment Act 2025 technical changes commence

    Technical amendments commence the day after Royal Assent (23 Sep 2025).

    Takes effect12 months agoSource

December 20201 deadline

  1. New Zealand Privacy Act

    Privacy Act 2020 in force

    IPPs, mandatory breach notification and compliance notices apply.

    Takes effect5.8 years agoSource

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