Privacy

Respecting Privacy

– Student Use of Photos, Videos, and Recordings

At UP International College New Zealand, we are committed to upholding the principles of the Privacy Act 2020, which protects the personal information and privacy rights of all individuals, including students and staff.

Your Responsibilities as a Student is to ensure a respectful and lawful learning environment, students must not:

  • Take photos or videos of other students or staff without their clear permission
  • Record any private conversations or classroom discussions without the knowledge and agreement of all parties involved
  • Share or post any images, videos, voice recordings, or private information of others on social media or other public platforms without permission
  • Send or share screenshots, messages, or recordings that were intended to remain private or confidential

Such actions can seriously breach a person’s right to privacy and may be a violation of the Privacy Act 2020, even if done as a joke or without harmful intent.

What happens if you breach privacy?

If you are found to have taken or shared personal content without permission:

  • The College may take disciplinary action, including suspension or other consequences under the Code of Conduct
  • The matter may be sent to the Privacy Commissioner or other relevant authorities
  • You may be required to remove the content and apologise to the affected parties

How to respect privacy

  • Always ask for permission first before recording or photographing anyone.
  • If someone says ‘no’, you must respect that.
  • Be careful when sharing anything online - if it involves another person, get their agreement in writing.
  • Report any concerns about privacy breaches to a staff member immediately.

Respecting other people's privacy is very important for keeping our learning environment safe and friendly. We all need to help protect and support each other.