Catholic Teaching and Canon Law, linked to the NZ Privacy Act 2020
Office of the Privacy Commissioner: Induction modules for Privacy Officers and other Key Staff
The Registration link takes you to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's e-learning website where you can sign up for an account using your work email address. The Login link takes you into your account once you are registered to complete modules and print certificates.
Instructions for Registering
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) offers a platform called "Privacy ABC" which contains several excellent, free e-learning modules (such as Privacy 101 and School Privacy).
Step 1: Navigate to the E-Learning Portal Registration
Open https://elearning.privacy.org.nz/login/signup.php in your bowser.
Step 2: Create Your Account
Choose a username like "jane.smith", then fill in your details as required.
Click on "Catholic Diocese of Dunedin" in the 'Your Employer' list and tick 'Opt in'.
Click "Create my new account."
Step 3: Confirm Your Registration
Check your email inbox for a confirmation email from the Privacy Commissioner's office.
Click the link in the email you receive in order to activate your account.
Completing Modules
Step 4: Choose Your Module
Once logged in, you will see the "Course Catalogue."
Click on the recommended module - Privacy ABC, Privacy 101 and Breach Reporting.
Click the "Enrol me" button to start.
Step 5: Complete and Download Your Certificate
Work through the interactive slides and the short quiz at the end.
Once you pass the quiz, a Certificate of Completion will be generated. Please keep a record of these to varify your induction.
Save as you go: You don't have to finish the module in one sitting. The system will save your progress if you need to close the browser.
Browser Compatibility: These modules work best in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If a video doesn't play, try refreshing the page.
Time Commitment: Privacy 101 usually takes about 30–45 minutes to complete.
What can the designated report viewers see?
The designated report viewers, are the Diocesan Privacy Officer and the Bishop's Secretary.
They are now enrolled in a course called “Reporting” on your e-learning dashboard.
When they Click on this course and then click on “View your Employees plus completion” button, they see completion statistics and scores for all the employees who have selected the correct employer and opted in.
Can I join an existing account to the new system so my work is not lost? Yes!
For users who already have accounts, they can add these details by going to “Profile” in the top right-hand corner after logging in, “User details” / “Edit profile”
The “Your employer” menu and “Opt in” button are right at the bottom under “Other fields” – make sure the your employer name is selected as the employer and the opt in box is checked.