5 Modules

Course Description

The Privacy Training Course New Zealand provides organisations and employees with practical training on dealing with personal information under New Zealand privacy law.

Privacy is one of the biggest issues facing organisations and affects how businesses interact with customers, suppliers and staff. To reduce risk and ensure compliance, employees must understand what they can and cannot do when handling personal information.

This course introduces learners to key privacy concepts and the Information Privacy Principles. It explains what personal information is and how it should be collected, used, stored, retained and disclosed in accordance with New Zealand law. Learners also gain guidance on preventing privacy and data breaches and on responding effectively if an incident occurs.

The course also addresses cross border data flows. Even where an organisation has no physical presence in New Zealand, local privacy laws may still apply when handling personal information relating to individuals in New Zealand.

Why this training matters

Privacy compliance is a critical legal and reputational issue for organisations operating in or connected to New Zealand.

Failing to manage personal information appropriately can result in:

  • Privacy breaches and regulatory action
  • Investigations by the Privacy Commissioner
  • Loss of trust from customers, suppliers and staff
  • Reputational damage and operational disruption

Understanding privacy obligations helps organisations:

  • Comply with New Zealand privacy law and the Information Privacy Principles
  • Reduce the risk of privacy and data breaches
  • Respond appropriately to privacy incidents
  • Handle personal information transparently and securely
  • Build trust with stakeholders

With increased regulatory oversight and public awareness, practical privacy training is essential for organisations of all sizes that collect or use personal information linked to New Zealand.

What this course covers

This privacy training course covers:

  • How privacy is regulated in New Zealand
  • What constitutes personal information
  • The 13 Information Privacy Principles
  • Collection of personal information
  • Use and disclosure of personal information
  • Storage, access and correction obligations
  • Credit reporting obligations
  • Preventing and responding to privacy and data breaches
  • Practical workplace scenarios

The course addresses legal requirements in clear and accessible language suitable for a diverse workforce.

Tailor this course to your organisation

Do you have a policy, process, or subject matter expertise you would like to include? Talk to us about ways we can tailor this course to suit your needs.

Privacy Training

Protect your business and your people

Protect your business, and your people, with eLearning programs crafted by compliance training experts.

  • Module 1: Introducing privacy (all staff) 
  • Module 2: Collection (managers) 
  • Module 3: Storage, access and correction (managers) 
  • Module 4: Use and disclosure (managers) 
  • Module 5: Credit reporting obligations (managers) 

This training is designed for staff at any level within an organisation that collects, holds or uses personal information and does business in New Zealand. 

It is particularly relevant for: 

  • Employees across all roles and seniority levels 
  • Managers and supervisors 
  • Corporate and professional services organisations 
  • Organisations handling customer, supplier or employee information 
  • Organisations operating across borders 

By the end of the course, learners can expect: 

  • Clear and plain English explanations of New Zealand privacy obligations 
  • Practical workplace scenarios and case studies 
  • Guidance on handling personal information lawfully 
  • Improved awareness of privacy and data breach risks 
  • Understanding of the Information Privacy Principles 
  • Flexible learning suitable for diverse roles and industries 

What is privacy training in New Zealand?
Privacy training helps employees understand how personal information should be collected, used, stored and disclosed in compliance with New Zealand privacy law. 

Does this course cover the Information Privacy Principles?
Yes. The course covers all 13 Information Privacy Principles in clear and accessible language. 

Does the training include data breach management?
Yes. The course explains how to prevent privacy and data breaches and how to respond if an incident occurs. 

Is this course suitable for organisations outside New Zealand?
Yes. New Zealand privacy law may apply even if an organisation has no physical presence in New Zealand, particularly where personal information relates to individuals in New Zealand. 

Can this course be customised?
Yes. The course can be tailored to reflect an organisation’s specific privacy requirements. 

Privacy Course

$75.00

Do you have a policy or process, or some subject-matter expertise that you would like to add to this course?

Talk to us about ways we can tailor the course to suit your needs.

Please note

This course is exclusively for organisational clients and is not available for individual purchase.

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