1. Home >
  2. Privacy and Official Information >
  3. Privacy Obligations >

Privacy Obligations

The guiding principle of the Privacy Act is that information must be made available unless a good reason exists under the Acts for withholding it.

The Act creates a balance between increasing the availability of official information and enhancing respect and transparency, while at the same time protecting sensitive information where necessary for the public interest and/or to preserve personal privacy

Privacy Information

For key information around how your personal information is collected, used and shared at the University, please read the Privacy Declaration.

If you have any questions, contact us at privacy@canterbury.ac.nz