Tech | Hudson Gavin Martin

Becoming a Globally Renowned Fintech Nation (and how regulation can light the path)

Fintech is fundamental. New Zealand’s fintech sector is ready to lead, but it needs conviction and clear direction from government and regulators to close the innovation gap with our global peers.

Becoming a Globally Renowned Fintech Nation (and how regulation can light the path)

Fintech is fundamental. New Zealand’s fintech sector is ready to lead, but it needs conviction and clear direction from government and regulators to close the innovation gap with our global peers.

Customer and Product Data Act update – Open banking officially on the way

Cabinet formally designates the banking sector under the Customer and Product Data Act 2025.

Customer and Product Data Act update – Open banking officially on the way

Cabinet formally designates the banking sector under the Customer and Product Data Act 2025.

Tips from the trenches – Your AI policy cheat sheet

If your business is in the market for an AI policy, there are some key themes you should be thinking about.

Tips from the trenches – Your AI policy cheat sheet

If your business is in the market for an AI policy, there are some key themes you should be thinking about.

Security guidance released for emerging tech companies

Te Pā Whakamarumaru New Zealand Security Intelligence Service has published new guidance for tech start-ups.

Security guidance released for emerging tech companies

Te Pā Whakamarumaru New Zealand Security Intelligence Service has published new guidance for tech start-ups.

Our comments on the Biometric Processing Privacy Code

Hudson Gavin Martin has made a submission on the exposure draft of the Biometric Processing Privacy Code.

Our comments on the Biometric Processing Privacy Code

Hudson Gavin Martin has made a submission on the exposure draft of the Biometric Processing Privacy Code.

Is End-to-End to end?

New online safety regulation could compel service providers to scan digital communications, effectively outlawing End-to-End encryption.

Is End-to-End to end?

New online safety regulation could compel service providers to scan digital communications, effectively outlawing End-to-End encryption.

Lawyers and Generative AI – New NZ Law Society guidance released

The New Zealand Law Society has now published Gen AI guidance for lawyers.

Lawyers and Generative AI – New NZ Law Society guidance released

The New Zealand Law Society has now published Gen AI guidance for lawyers.

Facing the future – A biometrics code of practice for New Zealand?

New Zealand's Privacy Commissioner wants to introduce stronger protections to mitigate the risks associated with the automated processing of biometric information.

Facing the future – A biometrics code of practice for New Zealand?

New Zealand's Privacy Commissioner wants to introduce stronger protections to mitigate the risks associated with the automated processing of biometric information.

Innovate at the speed of trust – Privacy Commissioner releases new guidance on artificial intelligence tools

The Privacy Act applies to the use of AI, and privacy must be a demonstrable starting point for the responsible use of AI tools.

Innovate at the speed of trust – Privacy Commissioner releases new guidance on artificial intelligence tools

The Privacy Act applies to the use of AI, and privacy must be a demonstrable starting point for the responsible use of AI tools.

Policy on Use of Generative AI

At Hudson Gavin Martin we’re excited about the benefits that Generative AI can bring to the legal profession when used in the right way.

Policy on Use of Generative AI

At Hudson Gavin Martin we’re excited about the benefits that Generative AI can bring to the legal profession when used in the right way.

New Data Privacy Framework: Meta gets a lifeline

The European Commission has now adopted an adequacy decision for an EU-US Data Privacy Framework, adding a new twist to an ongoing tale.

New Data Privacy Framework: Meta gets a lifeline

The European Commission has now adopted an adequacy decision for an EU-US Data Privacy Framework, adding a new twist to an ongoing tale.

EU gets closer to AI laws

The European Parliament has drafted laws to mitigate the risks of AI, including some hefty penalties for breaking them.

EU gets closer to AI laws

The European Parliament has drafted laws to mitigate the risks of AI, including some hefty penalties for breaking them.

A Deep Dive into the Customer and Product Data Act

The Customer and Product Data Act is now law.

A Deep Dive into the Customer and Product Data Act

The Customer and Product Data Act is now law.

Searching for a shield: Meta’s €1.2 billion fine and international transfers in the age of Big Data

Meta has been fined €1.2 billion for unlawfully transferring the personal data of millions of Facebook users in Europe to the US.

Searching for a shield: Meta’s €1.2 billion fine and international transfers in the age of Big Data

Meta has been fined €1.2 billion for unlawfully transferring the personal data of millions of Facebook users in Europe to the US.

New NZ-UK Free Trade Agreement signals tech, media and IP law changes

New Zealand and the United Kingdom have signed a free trade agreement that includes important reforms in the tech, media and IP spaces.

New NZ-UK Free Trade Agreement signals tech, media and IP law changes

New Zealand and the United Kingdom have signed a free trade agreement that includes important reforms in the tech, media and IP spaces.

Ditch the fax! Tips for building a tech-savvy law firm

No matter how small or large your law firm is, the right technology can help you streamline your operations and offer better services to clients.

Ditch the fax! Tips for building a tech-savvy law firm

No matter how small or large your law firm is, the right technology can help you streamline your operations and offer better services to clients.

Artificial artist, or artificial plagiarist?

AI artwork is going mainstream, but it’s doing so off the back of human artists.

Artificial artist, or artificial plagiarist?

AI artwork is going mainstream, but it’s doing so off the back of human artists.

Is your product “AI powered”?

AI continues to be a hot topic in 2023. But what exactly is "artificial intelligence" anyway?

Is your product “AI powered”?

AI continues to be a hot topic in 2023. But what exactly is "artificial intelligence" anyway?

The latest on New Zealand’s Consumer Data Right

Buried in the pre-Christmas rush, the Office of the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs released a Cabinet paper late last year making recommendations on key aspects of the upcoming consumer data right (CDR) legislation (the CDR Bill).

The latest on New Zealand’s Consumer Data Right

Buried in the pre-Christmas rush, the Office of the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs released a Cabinet paper late last year making recommendations on key aspects of the upcoming consumer data right (CDR) legislation (the CDR Bill).

Space Law in New Zealand

Hudson Gavin Martin recently contributed the “New Zealand” chapter to the 4th edition of The Space Law Review.

Space Law in New Zealand

Hudson Gavin Martin recently contributed the “New Zealand” chapter to the 4th edition of The Space Law Review.

Open Banking is coming – through the Consumer Data Right

The Government announced today that the banking sector will be the first in New Zealand to implement a new Consumer Data Right (CDR) in an executive push towards “open banking” – confirming the expectations of most in the sector.

Open Banking is coming – through the Consumer Data Right

The Government announced today that the banking sector will be the first in New Zealand to implement a new Consumer Data Right (CDR) in an executive push towards “open banking” – confirming the expectations of most in the sector.

A Legal Guide to Kicking SaaS

It's an exciting time to be in the SaaS sector with both public and private commitment to help drive a more productive, high-wage and low-emission economy. Andrew Dentice shares insights on what we’re seeing in terms of legal issues and market practice in the SaaS sector.

A Legal Guide to Kicking SaaS

It's an exciting time to be in the SaaS sector with both public and private commitment to help drive a more productive, high-wage and low-emission economy. Andrew Dentice shares insights on what we’re seeing in terms of legal issues and market practice in the SaaS sector.

NZ's Social Media "Code of Practice" Launched

New Zealand’s internet watchdog, Netsafe, and industry group NZTech have announced the launch of their Aotearoa New Zealand Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms.

NZ's Social Media "Code of Practice" Launched

New Zealand’s internet watchdog, Netsafe, and industry group NZTech have announced the launch of their Aotearoa New Zealand Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms.

Are you legal?

For those who missed Edwin Lim’s webinar to the kiwiSaaS Community, here are ten things you should know when developing your SaaS platform.

Are you legal?

For those who missed Edwin Lim’s webinar to the kiwiSaaS Community, here are ten things you should know when developing your SaaS platform.

I'm back, baby

Parenting in the digital age is a minefield and certainly pulls you in all directions. Lisa Paz explores the debate having recently returned from maternity leave.

I'm back, baby

Parenting in the digital age is a minefield and certainly pulls you in all directions. Lisa Paz explores the debate having recently returned from maternity leave.

Paying the price for getting privacy wrong

Netsafe has learnt the hard way the cost of getting privacy responses wrong and, ironically given its role, the ramifications when the Harmful Digital Communications Act is ‘weaponised’.

Paying the price for getting privacy wrong

Netsafe has learnt the hard way the cost of getting privacy responses wrong and, ironically given its role, the ramifications when the Harmful Digital Communications Act is ‘weaponised’.

TIN Fintech Insights Report Launch

The inaugural Technology Investment Network Fintech Insights Report has just been released - HGM is proud to sponsor and to see a number our clients represented.

TIN Fintech Insights Report Launch

The inaugural Technology Investment Network Fintech Insights Report has just been released - HGM is proud to sponsor and to see a number our clients represented.

Britain seeks to regulate 'Big Tech'

The British Government has released plans for a comprehensive overhaul of how tech companies monitor user content – which could have global consequences. Here’s what users can expect.

Britain seeks to regulate 'Big Tech'

The British Government has released plans for a comprehensive overhaul of how tech companies monitor user content – which could have global consequences. Here’s what users can expect.

Funding the Future

SPAC IPOs are being used in record breaking numbers to fund a new wave of disruptive technologies. Find out what a SPAC IPO is and how's changing the future of Urban Mobility.

Funding the Future

SPAC IPOs are being used in record breaking numbers to fund a new wave of disruptive technologies. Find out what a SPAC IPO is and how's changing the future of Urban Mobility.

Cyber Security for Start-ups

When it comes to cyber attacks, there is no such thing as a target being too small. In fact, there are a number of reasons why start-ups may be more likely to be targeted.

Cyber Security for Start-ups

When it comes to cyber attacks, there is no such thing as a target being too small. In fact, there are a number of reasons why start-ups may be more likely to be targeted.

AI: Artificial Inventor?

The Federal Court of Australia says a machine can be an “inventor”, but the Patents Office disagrees…

AI: Artificial Inventor?

The Federal Court of Australia says a machine can be an “inventor”, but the Patents Office disagrees…

Regulation Alert: New Rules for Retail Payments System

A new regulatory regime for the retail payments system is brewing. Here’s a quick rundown on what to expect.

Regulation Alert: New Rules for Retail Payments System

A new regulatory regime for the retail payments system is brewing. Here’s a quick rundown on what to expect.

Beware the re-share

Sarah Cachopa outlines a recent case in relation to the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015, reports of which are on the rise, sending a cautionary message to all social media users.

Beware the re-share

Sarah Cachopa outlines a recent case in relation to the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015, reports of which are on the rise, sending a cautionary message to all social media users.

An “indefeasible right of use” in capacity – a pauper dressed up as a princess?

Telecommunication network operators and ISPs who do not own their own cable network but wish to provide services to their customers using fibre optic cables have several options to procure the rights they need.

An “indefeasible right of use” in capacity – a pauper dressed up as a princess?

Telecommunication network operators and ISPs who do not own their own cable network but wish to provide services to their customers using fibre optic cables have several options to procure the rights they need.

Top Trends in Tech Transformations

There's a tech transaction boom, as organisations shift to modern platforms and address their "tech debt". Here are the big trends we're seeing.

Top Trends in Tech Transformations

There's a tech transaction boom, as organisations shift to modern platforms and address their "tech debt". Here are the big trends we're seeing.

Do you know who I am?

The age of automated facial recognition technology (FRT) is already among us, what does mean for you?

Do you know who I am?

The age of automated facial recognition technology (FRT) is already among us, what does mean for you?

Reasons Why to Classify

From 1 August 2021 all commercial video on-demand (CVOD) and streaming platforms will be required to display New Zealand age ratings and content warnings on all films, shows and other content.

Reasons Why to Classify

From 1 August 2021 all commercial video on-demand (CVOD) and streaming platforms will be required to display New Zealand age ratings and content warnings on all films, shows and other content.

Worried about cyber-attacks? What your business needs to know

Recent high-profile cyber-attacks have made many businesses aware of the significant and detrimental impact that a successful cyber-attack can have on its ability to operate.

Worried about cyber-attacks? What your business needs to know

Recent high-profile cyber-attacks have made many businesses aware of the significant and detrimental impact that a successful cyber-attack can have on its ability to operate.

Legislation leads to greater transparency

Reports of privacy breaches have doubled following the introduction of the Privacy Act 2020.

Legislation leads to greater transparency

Reports of privacy breaches have doubled following the introduction of the Privacy Act 2020.

Out with the copper in with the glass – The Copper Withdrawal Code

Soon, a copper connection will be a distant memory, as we come to rely on a fibre optic network

Out with the copper in with the glass – The Copper Withdrawal Code

Soon, a copper connection will be a distant memory, as we come to rely on a fibre optic network

The Rise of the Creative Machines

Can copyright subsist in AI generated works?

The Rise of the Creative Machines

Can copyright subsist in AI generated works?

CCTV and privacy

What is the trade off between keeping us safe and secure using monitoring such as CCTV, versus a step too far for our private lives?

CCTV and privacy

What is the trade off between keeping us safe and secure using monitoring such as CCTV, versus a step too far for our private lives?

Overseas data transfers: new guidance

New guidance on data transfers published ahead of Privacy Act 2020

Overseas data transfers: new guidance

New guidance on data transfers published ahead of Privacy Act 2020

How digital trade tools can support New Zealand's recovery

If you use digital trade tools for the collection of sensitive data and personal information and deal with cross-border transfers and storage of data, please read on.

How digital trade tools can support New Zealand's recovery

If you use digital trade tools for the collection of sensitive data and personal information and deal with cross-border transfers and storage of data, please read on.

AI - participating in the global conversation

NZ Government partners with World Economic Forum to develop frameworks for regulating AI.

AI - participating in the global conversation

NZ Government partners with World Economic Forum to develop frameworks for regulating AI.

Blind Low Vision NZ secures funding

Voice command technology is empowering connection and accessibility for the Blind Low Vision NZ (BLVNZ) and its members.

Blind Low Vision NZ secures funding

Voice command technology is empowering connection and accessibility for the Blind Low Vision NZ (BLVNZ) and its members.

What's next | Escrow arrangements

This article discusses the standard assumptions made by both the Licensor and the Licensee under an escrow arrangement and considers how they might change.

What's next | Escrow arrangements

This article discusses the standard assumptions made by both the Licensor and the Licensee under an escrow arrangement and considers how they might change.

Combatting COVID-19 with data – Orwellian or essential?

While populations around the globe have adjusted to life in lockdown of various degrees, governments are looking to use the one thing most of us don’t leave the house without – our smartphones – in the combat against COVID-19.

Combatting COVID-19 with data – Orwellian or essential?

While populations around the globe have adjusted to life in lockdown of various degrees, governments are looking to use the one thing most of us don’t leave the house without – our smartphones – in the combat against COVID-19.

Regulating Tech in 2020 Series | Unfair Contract Terms in B2B Contracts

In December 2019, the Fair Trading Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament with two main goals...

Regulating Tech in 2020 Series | Unfair Contract Terms in B2B Contracts

In December 2019, the Fair Trading Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament with two main goals...

Regulating Tech in 2020 Series | Classifying content on ‘Video On-Demand’ services

To reduce the potential for harm to consumers from viewing inappropriate content, the Government will require providers of commercial video on-demand (CVoD) content available in New Zealand to display appropriate and consistent labelling.

Regulating Tech in 2020 Series | Classifying content on ‘Video On-Demand’ services

To reduce the potential for harm to consumers from viewing inappropriate content, the Government will require providers of commercial video on-demand (CVoD) content available in New Zealand to display appropriate and consistent labelling.

Regulating Tech in 2020 Series | Preventing Violent Extremist Content Online

Following the Christchurch Mosque attacks, concerns were raised about the piecemeal approach to taking down live-streamed video of the attacks….

Regulating Tech in 2020 Series | Preventing Violent Extremist Content Online

Following the Christchurch Mosque attacks, concerns were raised about the piecemeal approach to taking down live-streamed video of the attacks….

Regulating Tech in 2020 Series | New Zealand’s ‘Consumer Data Right’?

Open banking” is a generic term for initiatives to make bank customer data available to third party service providers, with the goal of encouraging competition and the fintech industry generally.

Regulating Tech in 2020 Series | New Zealand’s ‘Consumer Data Right’?

Open banking” is a generic term for initiatives to make bank customer data available to third party service providers, with the goal of encouraging competition and the fintech industry generally.

Regulating Tech in 2020 Series | “Modernising” the Privacy Act

As the presence and influence of new technology models (and businesses that provide them) grows, so too does the scope and complexity of technology and data regulation around the world.

Regulating Tech in 2020 Series | “Modernising” the Privacy Act

As the presence and influence of new technology models (and businesses that provide them) grows, so too does the scope and complexity of technology and data regulation around the world.

Using AI for management of health data – what do you need to know?

Do you use AI for the management of health data or do you deal in health data? read on ...

Using AI for management of health data – what do you need to know?

Do you use AI for the management of health data or do you deal in health data? read on ...

Content created by machines - the rights & responsibilities

Creative content is increasingly being created by machines that are learning themselves - what are the implications for the ownership and rights in the content?

Content created by machines - the rights & responsibilities

Creative content is increasingly being created by machines that are learning themselves - what are the implications for the ownership and rights in the content?

Every move you make, I’ll be watching you.

You may have seen the headlines over the last few weeks - Google has just paid US$2.1 billion to acquire Fitbit. Who would have thought that those kms you busted out this morning could be so lucrative!

Every move you make, I’ll be watching you.

You may have seen the headlines over the last few weeks - Google has just paid US$2.1 billion to acquire Fitbit. Who would have thought that those kms you busted out this morning could be so lucrative!

Soft toy animals held to bitcoin ransom

A cuddly soft toy that can play personal messages to a child recorded by family members - sounds like a great idea right? Maybe it was, until it became just another database hit by a data breach.

Soft toy animals held to bitcoin ransom

A cuddly soft toy that can play personal messages to a child recorded by family members - sounds like a great idea right? Maybe it was, until it became just another database hit by a data breach.

Squawk Squad gamifies conservation

Value of HGM's "Legal Start-up Package"

Squawk Squad gamifies conservation

Value of HGM's "Legal Start-up Package"

Patient privacy once more in the limelight

The finding of a recent Auckland District Health Board investigation into a suspected privacy breach relating to Tania Dalton's medical care has been released.

Patient privacy once more in the limelight

The finding of a recent Auckland District Health Board investigation into a suspected privacy breach relating to Tania Dalton's medical care has been released.

Regulating data...the new commodity

New Zealand businesses who deal with personal data of EU citizens may need to upgrade their data protection measures to more closely match the new EU rules.

Regulating data...the new commodity

New Zealand businesses who deal with personal data of EU citizens may need to upgrade their data protection measures to more closely match the new EU rules.

Embrace the Ecosystem (urgh)

What does this FinTech buzzword actually mean? Busting the jargon with some practical insights for innovation in financial services (and beyond).

Embrace the Ecosystem (urgh)

What does this FinTech buzzword actually mean? Busting the jargon with some practical insights for innovation in financial services (and beyond).

Self-help steps to stay cyber-secure

Being cyber-secure is now a business issue, not an IT issue, and taking practical steps to protect your business against a cyberattack is critical.

Self-help steps to stay cyber-secure

Being cyber-secure is now a business issue, not an IT issue, and taking practical steps to protect your business against a cyberattack is critical.

New Zealand's Initial Coin Offering

Exciting times for the New Zealand crypto-sphere with the first Initial Coin Offering (ICO).

New Zealand's Initial Coin Offering

Exciting times for the New Zealand crypto-sphere with the first Initial Coin Offering (ICO).

Data loss of Uber proportions

New Zealand privacy law does not - currently - require a business to notify its customers when their personal data has been compromised.

Data loss of Uber proportions

New Zealand privacy law does not - currently - require a business to notify its customers when their personal data has been compromised.

Four Square, but not as we know it

A trip to the Ellerslie Four Square will shortly be a wholly different experience.

Four Square, but not as we know it

A trip to the Ellerslie Four Square will shortly be a wholly different experience.

What you should be doing about data

Data issues are everywhere and affecting everyone. What should you being doing about it?

What you should be doing about data

Data issues are everywhere and affecting everyone. What should you being doing about it?

More certainty for NZ blockchain industry as regulator continues proactive approach

Good news for companies in the blockchain and token economy looking at running Initial Coin Offerings or Token Generating Events (ICOs or TGEs) from New Zealand

More certainty for NZ blockchain industry as regulator continues proactive approach

Good news for companies in the blockchain and token economy looking at running Initial Coin Offerings or Token Generating Events (ICOs or TGEs) from New Zealand

The rise of machines and the legal challenge

Artificial Intelligence - Shaping a Future New Zealand

The rise of machines and the legal challenge

Artificial Intelligence - Shaping a Future New Zealand

AI - the debate continues

We have to think carefully now about how we want the technology to interact with us in the future.

AI - the debate continues

We have to think carefully now about how we want the technology to interact with us in the future.

FinTech Lessons from London

Global FinTech investment in first half of 2018

FinTech Lessons from London

Global FinTech investment in first half of 2018

Law and Data in a Connected World

The Internet of Things, digital platforms and data-driven transactions are creating some real challenges for lawyers. Who actually "owns" data? And who is liable when things go wrong in a complex digital ecosystem?

Law and Data in a Connected World

The Internet of Things, digital platforms and data-driven transactions are creating some real challenges for lawyers. Who actually "owns" data? And who is liable when things go wrong in a complex digital ecosystem?

Use a free VPN? Think again.

Do you use a free VPN service to stream TV from overseas or hide your internet traffic?

Use a free VPN? Think again.

Do you use a free VPN service to stream TV from overseas or hide your internet traffic?

Telco Gives Customer Too Much Privacy

The Privacy Commissioner has determined that a person is entitled to the records of not only the telecommunications they send, but also of those that they receive.

Telco Gives Customer Too Much Privacy

The Privacy Commissioner has determined that a person is entitled to the records of not only the telecommunications they send, but also of those that they receive.

Google fined €50m for breaching GDPR

Google fined €50 million by French data watchdog

Google fined €50m for breaching GDPR

Google fined €50 million by French data watchdog

AI Day 2019 Panel - Video

How do we increase awareness of how data is collected, used and shared?

AI Day 2019 Panel - Video

How do we increase awareness of how data is collected, used and shared?

British Airways facing a £183m fine for breach of GDPR

If the UK Information Commissioner's Office wanted to send a message that companies need to treat personal information data breaches seriously in the post-GDPR era then it has certainly done that.

British Airways facing a £183m fine for breach of GDPR

If the UK Information Commissioner's Office wanted to send a message that companies need to treat personal information data breaches seriously in the post-GDPR era then it has certainly done that.

Data is the new...fossil fuel?

Whether or not you agree with the tired metaphor "data is the new oil" this opinion by John Naughton offers an interesting perspective on it in the wake of the unprecedented British Airways GDPR fine.

Data is the new...fossil fuel?

Whether or not you agree with the tired metaphor "data is the new oil" this opinion by John Naughton offers an interesting perspective on it in the wake of the unprecedented British Airways GDPR fine.