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New Zealand Compliance Courses: A Guide to Staying Compliant
In today’s fast-paced business environment, staying compliant with various regulations is crucial for any organization operating in New Zealand. To help businesses navigate this complex landscape, a series of compliance courses has been developed, covering key topics such as fraud awareness, harassment and bullying prevention, insider trading, and privacy overview.
Course 1: New Zealand Fraud Awareness
A comprehensive course on fraud awareness has been designed to educate employees on what constitutes fraud, how it can manifest in the workplace, and strategies for reporting suspected instances of fraud. Developed with subject matter support from DLA Piper New Zealand, this course provides essential knowledge to help organizations prevent and detect fraudulent activities.
Course 2: New Zealand Harassment and Bullying Prevention for Managers
As a manager, preventing harassment and bullying is crucial to creating a positive work environment. This course outlines the legal framework governing these behaviors in New Zealand, including the rights of employees and the responsibilities of managers. Participants will learn how to:
- Identify and respond to instances of harassment and bullying
- Ensure their organization remains compliant with relevant laws
Course 3: New Zealand Harassment and Bullying Prevention for Non-Managers
This course is designed specifically for non-managerial employees, providing an understanding of what constitutes harassment and bullying in the workplace. Participants will learn about:
- Organizational policies and procedures for reporting incidents
- Guidelines for responding to workplace harassment and bullying
Course 4: New Zealand Insider Trading
In this course, employees working for publicly traded companies will gain a comprehensive understanding of insider trading laws in New Zealand. Participants will learn how to identify:
- What constitutes insider trading
- Who is considered an insider
- The legal consequences of non-compliance with the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013
Course 5: New Zealand Privacy Overview
With the introduction of the Privacy Act 2020, protecting personal information has become a critical aspect of any organization’s operations. This course provides an overview of the legislative framework governing privacy in New Zealand, including:
- The Information Privacy Principles
- Data breach reporting regime
Participants will learn how to identify and handle personal information, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements.
These courses are designed to provide employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complex regulatory environments, ultimately helping organizations maintain their reputation and avoid costly legal consequences.