Privacy Week 2025 lands on the second week of May (12-16 May), with a full week of free webinars to promote privacy education.

Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says, "New Zealanders’ concerns over the collection and use of their personal information remains high, and they want to see organisations and businesses responding positively to this challenge."

"Now’s the time to brush up on your privacy skills, and take up the opportunity to learn more about subjects like AI and privacy, Māori data privacy, privacy and business, or media rules around privacy.

"We’re lucky to have attracted some of Aotearoa’s top privacy experts to speak on AI governance, biometrics and children’s toys, privacy in property management, and more," he says.

OPC staff will share their expertise on the new IPP3a amendment, how to be a good privacy officer, and local government specific privacy issues.

"The programme is full to bursting with topics that are relevant and interesting," says Mr Webster.

You don’t need to be a privacy expert to engage with Privacy Week or to be proactive about your privacy rights.

Webinars this year have been rated from beginner to advanced, showing which is suitable for your level of knowledge. All webinars are free.

"I encourage you to have a look at the programme and attend a talk.

Privacy is a basic human right, and the more we can educate ourselves and ensure businesses and organisations understand the breadth of their privacy obligations, the better," the Commissioner says.

Find more information and register for webinars at: privacy.org.nz/privacy-week

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