Roth’s Companion to the Privacy Act 2020

A practical and accessible guide to New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020, Roth's Companion to the Privacy Act 2020 explains the key concepts, obligations, and processes introduced by one of the most significant reforms to New Zealand privacy law in decades. Written by leading privacy law expert Emeritus Professor Paul Roth, this essential reference helps practitioners, in-house counsel, privacy officers, government agencies, and businesses understand the Act's expanded requirements and stronger enforcement framework.

Drawn from the authoritative Privacy Law and Practice loose-leaf service, the book provides expert commentary on the Act's major changes, including mandatory privacy breach notifications, enhanced information privacy principles, revised complaints procedures, new compliance and enforcement powers for the Privacy Commissioner, and increased penalties for non-compliance.

Clear, practical, and authoritative, this companion is an invaluable resource for anyone required to navigate privacy obligations or provide advice on privacy and data protection issues in New Zealand.

Key topics include:

• Purpose, scope, and key definitions under the Privacy Act 2020
• Updated and expanded Information Privacy Principles
• Mandatory privacy breach notification requirements
• Changes to investigation and complaints procedures
• New powers of the Privacy Commissioner, including compliance notices
• Offences, enforcement provisions, and increased fines

Best suited for: Lawyers, privacy professionals, compliance officers, public sector advisers, and organisations seeking a reliable guide to understanding and applying New Zealand's privacy law framework.