New Zealand Privacy Commissioner John Edwards has unveiled the advisory opinions policy, through which private- and public-sector agencies can receive the commissioner’s insight on how to best apply the Privacy Act 1993, the New Zealand Law Society reports. "The advisory opinion process is intended for matters of wider importance where there is dispute over the correct approach to interpreting the Privacy Act," Edwards said. "For general practical matters, my office maintains a website with a wide range of guidance materials and operates a free inquiries line." The policy will face review at the conclusion of its pilot phase in six months.
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