Kia ora [User 7569 name removed] <[FOI #13651 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 2 September 2020 8:22 p.m.
To: AT Official Information (AT) <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - CCTV and LGOIMA Requests

Dear Auckland Transport,

Could you please supply the following information under the LGOIMA:

1). I Would like a map if you have one, (otherwise a description) showing
the location of all Cameras (eg. CCTV/Traffic) operated on Sandringham
Road between Balmoral Rd and New North Road. If possible also show their
coverage. If the cameras are labelled please provide the label.

2). I would like a map if you have one, (otherwise a description) showing
the location of all Cameras (eg. Traffic/CCTV) at KINGSLAND STATION. If
possible also show their coverage. If the cameras are labelled please
provide the label. This is because it is difficult to obtain correct
footage from you. In one instance, I was given footage under the LGOIMA
with a pole obstructing the work of your contractors. When I queried this
I was told it was the best available angle. But from observation of the
station I can see that it clearly is not. If I can pre-empt my request
with a specific camera next time it might help you.

3). Please provide the length of time that these cameras retain footage
before being 'overwritten'. If it varies, please explain the variation
(eg. Different type of camera?)

4). A copy of any AT guidelines for the processing of requests from
members of the public under both the LGOIMA and Privacy Act. Please also
include the guidelines that cover the assessment of information for
release against withholding grounds.

5). I notice in other requests for CCTV that Auckland Transport tends to
withhold the footage from members of the public sighting 'privacy' but the
withholding ground is not quoted to the requester. When a recent request
of mine was refused citing 'Privacy' I queried this and asked for the
withholding ground(s) to be clearly stated (so that I could follow this
up) as generally speaking there is not a great privacy concern attaching
itself to footage of a public place. The response I got was that the
footage was withheld due to 6(a) 'Maintenance of the law' which has
nothing to do with the generic privacy concerns raised earlier. While we
appreciate you taking the time to locate and save the footage for the
Police when we fall victim of crime, there are a great deal many more
reasons why we might be requesting footage that do not require interaction
with the Police. Therefore, could you please explain why ATs generic
response is to quote 'privacy' concerns when they later do n  ot choose to
rely on that withholding ground? What privacy concerns are you talking
about? While there may not be documentation available for this particular
question, official information held in the mind of an employee might need
to be provided.

Yours faithfully,

[User 7569 name removed].

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Good afternoon [User 7569 name removed],

 

I’ve attached the official information you asked for

 

On 2 September 2020  you asked for information about CCTV footage requests
and locations of cameras.

 

I’ve attached a letter from Phil Wratt, Customer Care - Engagement
Manager, in response. 

 

Should you believe that we have not dealt with your request appropriately,
you are able to make a complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman in
accordance with section 27(3) of the LGOIMA Act and seek an investigation
and review in regard to this matter.

 

You can contact the Ombudsman at [1]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.

 

If you have any further queries, simply reply to this email leaving the
subject line as it is. We’ll make sure this information is added to your
case.

 

Kind regards

 

Nicole 

LGOIMA Business Partner 

 

Auckland Transport

20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010

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