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What legal authority to use

Find the legal authority that allows you to share information. Consider the Privacy Act 2020 or other primary legislation — such as the Oranga Tamariki Act or Family Violence Act.

Privacy Act 2020 for sharing information

The Privacy Act is the main legislation governing the sharing of personal information in New Zealand.
Primary legislation for sharing information

Primary legislation may authorise or enable agencies to collect, use, and disclose personal information for specified purposes.

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What legal authority to use

Privacy Act 2020 for sharing information

Primary legislation for sharing information

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