Apply for a LINZ Licence for Personal Data

Apply for a licence to access personal data available through the LINZ Data Service

To apply for access, complete the application form using the same email address you use to access your LDS account.

If more than one person in your organisation requires access you can apply for one licence and share internally in compliance with the terms and conditions. 

We will email you the outcome and aim to review applications within five working days.

Your responsibilities when accessing personal data

Access to personal data under the LINZ Licence for Personal Data carries legal obligations.

As the licensee:

  • You are responsible for the lawful use of the data
  • You must comply with the LINZ Licence for Personal Data
  • You must comply with the Privacy Act 2020 when storing, sharing, and using this data

This responsibility applies to you and anyone you share this data with.

Before continuing, ensure you familiarise yourself with:

Property owner data available through the LDS is frequently updated. Refresh your copy of this data regularly to ensure you have accurate and up to date information.

Accept your responsibilities

Apply

You must confirm you have read and accepted your responsibilities before you are able to apply for a LINZ Licence for Personal Data.

Your details

Privacy and data handling

Do you have processes in place to ensure you, or the people you share this information with, are complying with the Privacy Act 2020 and/or the Personal Data Licence terms and conditions?
If you are not required to have a Privacy Officer, please explain why, and provide the name and contact details of the person who can be contacted in case of privacy issues.
Where will the data be used?
If external, please provide URL where data will be used
Will the data be shared with others or on-sold?

How LINZ will use your information

Any information you provide will only be used for the purposes of governing and refining usages of the LDS datasets. The identifying information about you collected through this application process will be used for the purposes of evaluating your application and any subsequent correspondence or usage of the data licence.
 

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