New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

Chapter 7: Information Security Incidents – New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) 7.3.7.C.06: Report breaches to Privacy Commissioner and owner

What does 7.3.7.C.06 require?

When a data spill or data breach happens, agencies must report its details to the Privacy Commissioner and to the information owner, in line with the Privacy Act 2020.

Maintained by Gerard BlokdykVerified against the published standard 31 May 2026Control text last updated 21 May 2026

Other controls in Chapter 7: Information Security Incidents – New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

7.1.7.C.01 7.1.7.C.01 Incident detection tools and procedures for classified systems
7.1.7.C.02 7.1.7.C.02 Incident detection tools and procedures including network defence
7.1.7.C.03 7.1.7.C.03 Balance prevention and detection resources using risk assessment
7.2.17.C.01 7.2.17.C.01 Personnel report incidents promptly to the ITSM
7.2.17.C.02 7.2.17.C.02 Reporting weaknesses, malfunctions and quantifying incidents
7.2.18.C.01 7.2.18.C.01 ITSM keeps the CISO informed of incidents
7.2.20.C.01 7.2.20.C.01 ITSM reports critical and serious incidents to NCSC
7.2.20.C.02 7.2.20.C.02 Report low category incidents to NCSC

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