Lawyers in virtually all practice areas must have an understanding of data security and privacy to ensure that they can effectively assist their clients in managing this rapidly evolving environment. This webinar will provide an update on the following areas:

• A proposed new code of practice to regulate the collection and use of biometric information.
• The Privacy Commissioner’s guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence.
• The launch of the Privacy Commissioner’s Poupou Matatapu “Doing privacy well”.
• The introduction of a new Information Privacy Principle 3A to broaden the notification requirements when indirectly collecting personal information.
• Tweaks to the Privacy Act to reinforce a principal agency’s liability for its service providers.
• Australia’s new Privacy Act: what does it mean for New Zealanders?  

Take advantage of this opportunity to upskill and update yourself on an area relevant to all practitioners and practices.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• Gain familiarity with the proposed new Biometrics Privacy Code of Practice which will regulate the collection and use of biometric information.
• Improve your awareness of the Privacy Commissioner’s guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence and its launch of Poupou Matatapu “Doing privacy well”.
• Improve your understanding of the new Information Privacy Principle 3A, which broadens the notification requirements when indirectly collecting personal information.
• Gain insight into the recent tweak to the Privacy Act to reinforce a principal agency’s liability for its service providers.
• Ascertain the impact of Australia’s proposed new privacy laws and how these may impact New Zealand businesses.

Who Should Attend?

Any legal professional who collects, stores or deals with personal information, and those who advise their clients and business on privacy law compliance.

Presenter

Suzy McMillan, Senior Associate, MinterEllisonRuddWatts