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Your Software Is Making Decisions. Do Individuals Know?
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released new guidance on automated decision-making transparency, which is likely to impact most organisations doing business in Australia. From 10 December 2026, organisations covered by the Australian Privacy Act will have additional obligations to explain certain uses of automated decision-making in their privacy policies / statements.
Privacy Policy vs. Privacy Statement - Why the Difference Matters in NZ
Scroll through many organisations’ websites in New Zealand and you’ll find a link to something called a “Privacy Policy.” Nine times out of ten, though the content isn’t a policy at all it’s a privacy statement. And while the difference might seem like splitting hairs, in practice it reveals a lot about how seriously an organisation takes privacy and the level of privacy maturity.
Cookies: What the UK’s New DUAA Means for Overseas Businesses
The UK Data (Use and Access) Act — DUAA for short — has passed into law, and it’s set to shake up how websites serving UK residents (including NZ businesses targeting UK audiences) deal with cookies.
Are You Tracking Your Website Users?
It is common for organisations to utilise many tracking technologies on their websites to monitor performance, identify user experience issues and market to individuals.
The legislative requirements for providing notice and seeking consent for tracking technologies vary.