Privacy is an important factor for all Otago Polytechnic (OP) kaimahi to be aware of. Guidelines to ensure we maintain privacy are outlined in our Privacy Policy and Procedure, and key information is summarised on this page.

Request for Personal Information

Under the Privacy Act 2020, ākonga and kaimahi have the right to ask for their personal information that OP holds. 

Ākonga can request their information by referring to the Privacy and Personal Information section of the Student Rights & Responsibilities guide.

Kaimahi can make a request for information by emailing the Information Management team at Inforequests@op.ac.nz.

OP will respond to your request within 20 days.  In limited circumstances this timeframe can be extended but if this is the case you will be informed why and when the information will be provided.

OP can withhold information from you in limited circumstances, but you will be informed why.

If you think the information is wrong, you can ask for a correction.  If OP declines the correction, you will be informed why, and you can attach a statement of correction to your records.