On June 26, 2020, New Zealand Justice Minister Andrew Little announced that the bill to repeal and replace New Zealand’s existing Privacy Act 1993 had passed its third reading in Parliament.
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GPEN and National DPAs Publish Sweep Results on Privacy Accountability
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On March 5, 2019, the Global Privacy Enforcement Network published the results of its 2018 intelligence gathering operation on organizations’ data privacy accountability practices. This blog entry provides highlights on the results.
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UN Human Rights Council Establishes Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy
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On March 26, 2015 the United Nations Human Rights Council announced that it will appoint a new position as special rapporteur on the right to privacy for a term of three years.
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The International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners Announces Its First Permanent Website
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The International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners has launched a new permanent website.
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European Commission Finds New Zealand’s Data Protection Law Provides Adequate Safeguards
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On December 19, 2012, the European Commission announced its formal recognition of personal data protection in New Zealand. …
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Live from Mexico City: Opening Session Highlights the Potential and Challenges of Big Data
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On November 2, 2011, the 33rd International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners opened in Mexico City with an examination of the phenomenon of “big data” as a definer of a new economic era. This blog post provides highlights from the opening session.
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Mexico Hosts 33rd International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners
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On November 2-3, 2011, Mexico’s Federal Institute for Access to Information and Data Protection will host the 33rd International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners in Mexico City.
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Article 29 Working Party Finds New Zealand’s Data Protection Regime Adequate
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On April 4, 2011, the Article 29 Working Party published an Opinion stating that New Zealand’s data protection and privacy laws ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data transfers from the European Economic Area.
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Jerusalem Declaration Calls for International Agreement on Data Protection Enforcement
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At the 32nd International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners in Jerusalem, the CNIL proposed a resolution calling for the adoption of global privacy standards.
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New Zealand Update: Google Street View Investigation & New Cross-Border Privacy Laws
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Authorities in New Zealand recently announced the results of an investigation into Google Street View, and the New Zealand Parliament passed a cross-border data transfer bill to clear the way for an EU adequacy finding.
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