Document background
The Data Collection Notice is a fundamental privacy document required under New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020 and its Information Privacy Principles. Organizations must provide this notice when collecting personal information to ensure transparency and compliance with privacy laws. The notice serves as a communication tool between data controllers and data subjects, explaining the organization's data handling practices, individual rights, and privacy protections. It should be provided before or at the point of data collection and must be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect any changes in data processing activities. This document is particularly important given the increased focus on data protection globally and New Zealand's status as a country with adequate data protection standards under the EU GDPR.
