Security Statement

We understand that registering with Tika requires enormous trust. You’re sharing deeply personal information about experiences of sexual harm – information that deserves the highest level of protection. We've designed our platform and processes with your security as the absolute priority.

Tika is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information shared by survivors, donors, and supporters, in line with New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020, Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006, and NZ Law Society Rules of Professional Conduct.

Backed by high-performance AWS cybersecurity, we use industry-standard security measures to safeguard sensitive data related to sexual harm cases, ensuring a safe environment for seeking justice collectively.

Legal Compliance & Professional Obligations

We maintain LCA-compliant client file security, confidentiality obligations, and NZLS Rule 6 (confidentiality) standards for all legal matters.
Trust accounting for donations follows NZLS Trust Account Regulations with full auditability and segregation of client funds.
Legal advice and court processes adhere to professional indemnity insurance requirements and complaints procedures under the LCA.

Infrastructure security

All personal information is stored securely with encryption at rest and in transit (e.g., HTTPS/SSL), preventing unauthorized access.
Access is restricted via role-based controls and multi-factor authentication (MFA), limiting visibility to authorized legal staff only.
Regular backups and secure disposal processes protect against loss, theft, or misuse, with audit trails for accountability.
Regular independent cybersecurity monitoring and auditing ensures ongoing protection and compliance.

User Rights

Users retain full ownership of their information and can request access, correction, or deletion at any time via our contact form.
For donations or payments, we follow PCI DSS standards through trusted processors to secure financial data.

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For more detailed information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions.