It has been a big year for employers, and it is about to get
even bigger with the introduction of the Privacy Act 2020.
The new Act will come into force on 1 December 2020, repealing
and replacing the 27-year old Privacy Act 1993. Its enactment
follows years of review, and creates a much needed, and overdue,
response to international development in data protection and an
increase in serious data breaches.
Moreover, the new Act will change the way employers collect,
use, and disclose the personal information of its employees. Most
businesses will need to make changes to their systems and
processes, so employers should start preparing now.
Does the new Act apply to me?
If you are an employer the new Act applies to your business. The
new Act will apply to any business or organisation collecting and
holding personal information about other people. It will apply to
both New Zealand and overseas employers where information is
collected or held while carrying on
