New Zealand Companies Now Have Access to Comprehensive Compliance Courses

Wellington, New Zealand - In an effort to enhance compliance practices among New Zealand companies, DLA Piper New Zealand has launched a series of online courses covering various aspects of corporate compliance.

Key Features of the Courses

• Designed to educate employees on the importance of adhering to legal requirements and best practices in areas such as fraud awareness, harassment and bullying prevention, insider trading, and privacy overview
• Available in up to 30 languages and can be completed within a short span of time - ranging from 13 minutes to 21 minutes

Course Offerings

Fraud Awareness Course

• Educates employees on the significance of fraud and how it can manifest in the workplace
• Provides strategies for reporting suspected instances of fraud and offers tips on remaining vigilant for evidence of fraudulent activities
• Title: “New Zealand Fraud Awareness”

Harassment and Bullying Prevention Courses

• Two courses focus on preventing harassment and bullying in the workplace:
  • “New Zealand Harassment and Bullying Prevention for Managers”
  • “New Zealand Harassment and Bullying Prevention for Non-Managers”
• Outline the rights and responsibilities of employees under New Zealand law and provide guidelines for responding to instances of harassment and bullying

Insider Trading Course

• Designed specifically for employees working for publicly trading companies:
  • Provides insight into what constitutes insider trading and the legal consequences of non-compliance
  • Educates employees on how to avoid illegal activities and maintain ethical practices in their daily work
  • Title: “New Zealand Insider Trading”

Privacy Overview Course

• Provides an introduction to the legislative framework governing personal information privacy in New Zealand, including:
  • The Privacy Act 2020
  • The Information Privacy Principles (IPPs)
• Educates employees on how to identify and manage personal information, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements
• Title: “New Zealand Privacy Overview”

Company Statement

“We are committed to helping New Zealand companies maintain high standards of corporate governance and ethics,” said a spokesperson for DLA Piper New Zealand. “These courses provide essential training for employees, empowering them to make informed decisions and maintain a culture of integrity within their organizations.”

The courses were developed in collaboration with subject matter experts from DLA Piper New Zealand and are available on the company’s website.