Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua

Spam Prevention and Messaging Compliance

The Digital Messaging & Systems team at DIA is responsible for keeping New Zealanders safe from online harm by investigating complaints about Spam. 

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About the Digital Messaging and Systems Team

 

 

 

• What is spam?

  Information about spam, including the different types of spam and how to avoid it.

• How New Zealand regulates spam

  An overview of how we regulate spam, and New Zealand's spam law.

• Information for businesses

  What New Zealand's spam law means for businesses.

• How to Report Scams

  How to report email, fax, SMS text and other instant messaging scams.

• Frequently asked questions

  Questions and answers about New Zealand spam law for consumers and businesses.

• Case studies
  & enforcement

  Enforcement action and case studies.

• News and resources

  Our news releases, resources and digital messaging transparency reports.

• Contact us

  How to reach the Department's Digital Messaging and Systems team.