Principle 1 - Purpose for collection
Principle 2 - Source of information - collection from the individual
Principle 3 - what to tell the individual when you collect their information directly
Principle 3A - What to tell the individual when you collect their information from another source
Principle 4 - Manner of collection
Principle 5 - Storage and security of information
Principle 6 - Providing people access to their information
Principle 7 - Correction of personal information
Principle 8 - Ensure accuracy before using information
Principle 9 - Limits on retention of personal information
Principle 10 - Use of personal information
Principle 11 - Disclosing personal information
Principle 12 - Disclosure outside New Zealand
Principle 13 - Unique identifiers
(Office of the privacy Commissioner)
The Privacy Act 2020 is important in IT because organisations collect and store personal information through websites, databases, applications and cloud systems. This information can include names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and other personal details. IT professionals need to make sure this information is collected for a proper purpose and kept safe from unauthorised access, loss or misuse. They should also use suitable security measures, such as passwords, access controls and secure systems. Personal information should only be used or shared when there is a valid reason. Following the Privacy Act helps organisations protect people’s privacy and build trust with their customers and users.
Author: Office of the Privacy Commissioner (NZ)
Māori Data Sovereignty recognises that Māori data should be subject to Māori governance. Māori data sovereignty supports tribal sovereignty and the realisation of Maori and Iwi aspirations.
(Te Mana Raraunga)
Reference List (APA style)
Privacy Act 2020
.https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2020/0031/latest/LMS23227.html
Office of the Privacy Commissioner. (n.d.). Privacy Act 2020 – Privacy principles.
https://www.privacy.org.nz/privacy-principles/
Te Mana Raraunga. (n.d.). What is Māori data sovereignty?
https://www.temanararaunga.maori.nz/
