PROTECTING PEOPLES PRIVACY
In this recording A+C’s Privacy Officer alongside experts from The Office of the Privacy Commissioner, Michael Webster, New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner, and Eve Kennedy, Manager – Capability and Guidance, delve into the world of privacy.
With threats like surveillance, data breaches, and invasive monitoring on the rise, it’s crucial for everyone in the organisation to understand their role in keeping data safe and sound. Whether it’s names, emails, or more sensitive stuff, knowing how to shield this information is key—because when it comes to privacy, we’re all in this together.
What’s discussed?
- Understanding the Privacy Act 2020: What it means for you, whether you’re the boss or just starting out.
- Practical tips every team member can use to safeguard data.
- Lessons from the front lines: What compliance investigations have taught us.
- Must-ask questions for your IT crew.
- An open floor Q&A – ask the experts anything!
Who should watch? If you deal with data like names, emails, or more sensitive stuff (yes, that means just about all of us!), this webinar is your perfect match.
About the Experts
Michael Webster: Michael stepped into the role of Privacy Commissioner on 5 July 2022. With over 14 years in the Cabinet Office, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and serving as Secretary of the Cabinet and Clerk of the Executive Council since March 2014, Michael brings a wealth of experience in public service. His expertise spans policy development, corporate strategy, and risk management, focusing on good governance, promoting democratic values, and ensuring compliance with legal and constitutional standards.
Eve Kennedy: Eve is a public policy and privacy specialist with experience working across the private and public sectors and has worked at OPC since 2019. She has previously chaired the Board of a Charitable Trust and is particularly interested in healthcare privacy.
Stuart Baresford: Stuart is Allen + Clarke’s privacy officer and a privacy policy veteran. He’s helped create bespoke privacy policies and acted as an external privacy officer for businesses throughout Aotearoa. He understands the balance organisations need to have between meeting their legal obligations and protecting personal information, whilst being manageable and operational for your organisation.
Downloadable Resource
Protecting People's Privacy - Tips + Guidance
This resource summarises the must know detail on how you and your organisation can protect peoples personal information.Second Downloadable Resource
A quick guide: Access to personal information under the Privacy Act 2020
This guide summarises ins and outs of responding to requests for personal information held by agencies, as well as reasons that may justify refusing to provide access.Coming up
Restream + Live Q&A | Credible Evaluations: Balancing Resourcing and Accurate Insights
Date: Thursday 11 September 2025 | 12:10-12:55 p.m. NZST | 10:10-10:55 a.m. AEST
In an era where the competing priorities of understanding what drives policy, program, and service success—or lack thereof—and reduced evaluation resources prevail, how can you maintain the integrity and impact of your evaluations?
In this webinar, our evaluation veterans will discuss how to deliver 'the Toyota' of evaluations, as opposed to 'the Ferrari', by focusing on the fundamentals of credible evaluation within your context. They'll explore the delicate balance of making necessary compromises while avoiding detrimental ones, including strategies for scenarios where there simply isn’t enough capacity to deliver your evaluation work program.
