Privacy Commissioner Guidance: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to manage client data and video footage securely using official privacy guidance for professionals in New Zealand.
This guidance provides clear rules on how to securely store and manage the personal information you collect from clients.
Who it's for
This guidance is designed for anyone who handles client data or manages video footage as part of their professional activities. If your work involves collecting, storing, or accessing personal details about individuals, these rules apply to your operations to ensure you are meeting your responsibilities.
What you get
You receive specific rules and instructions on how to store and manage client information securely. This includes guidance on the proper methods for handling data to ensure that privacy is maintained and that you are following the necessary protocols for data management. This helps ensure that the information you hold is kept safe and handled according to established privacy standards.
What it costs you
There is no cost to access these guidelines; the service is entirely free to use for anyone seeking to understand their responsibilities regarding data handling.
The catch to know
A common mistake made by professionals, particularly those working in videography, is forgetting that raw footage containing people's faces is subject to privacy laws. Because a person's face is considered personal information, any footage you capture must be managed according to these privacy rules, just like any other form of sensitive client data.
How to apply
- Visit the official website to review the guidance and understand the requirements.
- Review your current methods for collecting, storing, and managing client information or video footage.
- Update your internal processes to ensure they align with the provided rules.
- Access the official portal for more information at https://www.privacy.org.nz