Privacy Policy
NZ LAW × Wycane AI benchmarking Survey
Last updated: 10th February 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how personal and firm-level information is collected, used, stored, and shared in connection with the NZ LAW AI benchmarking survey conducted by Wycane.
Wycane has been instructed by NZ LAW to design and administer an AI benchmarking survey for participants within the NZ LAW network. The survey is intended to gather insights to support sector benchmarking and inform the content and direction of workshops delivered by Wycane at the NZ LAW Conference.
Wycane is committed to protecting privacy and handling information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand) and the Information Privacy Principles.
2. Who We Are
NZ LAW
NZ LAW is the commissioning organisation for the AI benchmarking survey and represents a network of participating law firms.
Wycane
Wycane is responsible for designing, administering, analysing, and reporting on the survey on behalf of NZ LAW.
For the purposes of the Privacy Act 2020, Wycane acts as the survey administrator and data processor, and NZ LAW is the commissioning body.
3. Information We Collect
The survey may collect information including, but not limited to:
Firm-level information relating to operations, technology use, billing models, governance, and capability
Aggregated views, attitudes, and practices across participating firms
Optional contact details where participants choose to identify themselves or their firm
The survey is not intended to collect sensitive personal information. Participation is voluntary, and respondents may choose how much information they provide.
4. Purpose of Collection
Information collected through the survey will be used for the following purposes:
To produce aggregated and anonymised AI benchmarking insights for the NZ LAW network
To inform the design, focus, and content of Wycane-led workshops delivered at the NZ LAW Conference
To help NZ LAW and participating firms better understand sector-wide trends, opportunities, and challenges
The information will not be used for marketing, sales, or unrelated advisory purposes.
5. Anonymisation and Reporting
All survey responses will be aggregated and anonymised before being shared.
No individual respondent or firm will be identifiable in any shared outputs unless expressly agreed
Anonymised insights may be presented in summary reports, presentations, or workshop materials for the NZ LAW network
Raw, identifiable survey data will not be distributed
6. Access to Firm-Specific Information
Participating firms may, if they wish, request a copy of their own firm’s survey responses.
Such requests must be made directly to Wycane
Only the requesting firm’s information will be provided
No comparative or identifiable data relating to other firms will be shared
7. Disclosure of Information
Survey information will not be shared with any third party other than:
NZ LAW, in anonymised and aggregated form only
Wycane will not sell, rent, or disclose survey data to any other organisation or individual.
8. Storage and Security
Wycane takes reasonable steps to protect survey information from loss, unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure. This includes:
Secure digital storage
Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel only
Retention of identifiable data only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the survey purpose
9. Retention of Information
Identifiable survey data will be retained only for the duration necessary to complete analysis, reporting, and any firm-specific requests
Anonymised and aggregated insights may be retained for reference and future AI benchmarking analysis
10. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, participants have the right to:
Request access to personal or firm-specific information held about them
Request correction of any information that is inaccurate or incomplete
Requests can be made by contacting Wycane using the details below.
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or survey practices. The most current version will be made available on the survey page.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please contact:
Wycane
Email: david@wycane.co.nz
Website: www.wycane.co.nz
