This repository contains the Privacy Policy for Tuhura Marama o Aotearoa, developed under the principles of Te Mana o Raraunga-Rangatira and Māori Digital Independence (MDI).
The Privacy Policy defines how data is collected, stored, and protected within our systems while ensuring data sovereignty, security, and independence.
- Rangatiratanga (Sovereignty): Users retain full control over their data.
- Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship): Data is safeguarded under tikanga-based security measures.
- Mana Motuhake (Self-Determination): No external or unauthorized use of data.
- Whakapapa (Data Ancestry): All data has whakapapa and must be protected accordingly.
The full Privacy Policy can be accessed here.
Under Te Mana o Raraunga-Rangatira, users have the right to:
✅ Full ownership and control over their digital data.
✅ Access, modify, or delete their personal data.
✅ Restrict or object to data processing.
✅ Be notified of security breaches or unauthorized access.
We implement tikanga-driven security models, including:
- WHĀKAMUKA Hashing System for multi-layered access control.
- End-to-End Encryption for all stored and transmitted data.
- Zero-Trust Authentication ensuring whakapapa-linked validation.
This policy may be updated to reflect new security measures and MDI standards. Any changes will be communicated transparently.
For any inquiries, concerns, or data-related requests, contact us at:
**[Email: [email protected]]