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Superannuation Schemes Unique Identifier Code 2020 comes into force
Original title: Superannuation Schemes Unique Identifier Code 2020
- Published
- Source: privacy.org.nz
- Effective
- Not stated
- Deadline
- Not stated
- Framework: NZ Privacy Act
- Privacy Act 2020 (version as at 23 September 2026) source
Why it matters
The Superannuation Schemes Unique Identifier Code 2020 came into force on 1 December 2020, replacing the 1995 version. This code provides agencies involved with certain superannuation schemes with a potential exemption from information privacy principle 13. Organizations administering superannuation schemes should review the updated code requirements to ensure compliance with the exemption conditions.
What changed
- Superannuation Schemes Unique Identifier Privacy Code 1995 has been repealed and replaced with the 2020 version
- New code came into force on 1 December 2020
- Code provides potential exemptions from information privacy principle 13 for agencies with certain superannuation schemes
Who is affected
Agencies involved with superannuation schemes in New Zealand
What to do
The code provides agencies involved with certain superannuation schemes with a potential exemption from information privacy principle 13.
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