New Zealand Privacy Act 2020
Course Details
Description
Introduction to the Privacy Act 2020
The Privacy Act 2020 is a New Zealand legislation that sets out the rules for how personal information can be collected, used, and disclosed by organisations and businesses. It aims to promote and protect individual privacy and give effect to internationally recognised privacy standards.
Important terms and definitions: The course provides an in-depth understanding of the Privacy Act 2020 for professionals in the finance and mortgage broking industry. It explains the meaning and implications of various terms and definitions used in the Privacy Act 2020, such as personal information, individual, individual concerned, New Zealand agency, overseas agency, public sector agency, private sector agency, foreign person or entity, intelligence and security agency, publicly available information, and unique identifier.
Overview of the Privacy Act 2020: The course provides a summary of the main provisions and features of the Privacy Act 2020, including its purpose, scope, application, and enforcement. It also highlights the new measures that strengthen privacy protections, such as mandatory reporting of privacy breaches, increased powers for the Privacy Commissioner, and restrictions on cross-border data transfers.
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to
