Cabinet Paper Reforming the Privacy Act 1993 [pdf, 360 KB]
...59). Referral to the Director of Human Rights Proceedings 84. If the Commissioner is unable to settle a complaint, the matter can be referred to the Director of Human Rights Proceedings (the Director) to determine whether proceedings should be filed in the Tribunal. The Law Commission considers that the current complaints resolution process results in duplication and delays, and recommended removing the Director’s role from privacy complaints. Instead, the Commissioner would dec...