NZSIS Discover Strategy and other documents
Scott made this Official Information request to New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
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From: Scott
Dear New Zealand Security Intelligence Service,
I would like to make a request for the following:
ONE: I would like to request a copy of the “NZSIS Strategy” referred to on page 11 of the NZSIS 2021 Annual Report. If the document pictured on this page (“Discover: Insight Advantage Guarding Aotearoa,” In Confidence) is different to the NZSIS Strategy, I would like to request a copy of this as well.
TWO: The NZSIS 2021 Annual Report describes five strategic objectives that “have been developed to deliver the Discover Strategy” (p.12). In the Data Strategy 2020, the NZSIS Strategy is described as having eight strategic objectives (p.23).
If the “NZSIS Strategy” referred to in the Data Strategy 2020 is a different document to the “NZSIS Strategy” referred to in the NZSIS 2021 Annual Report, or an earlier version of the same document, I would like to request a copy of this document as well.
THREE: I would like to request a copy of the NZSIS Operational Strategy
FOUR: The Data Strategy 2020 notes an intent to “Establish an explicit openness strategy for NZSIS, declassifying older public records about the Service to inform public attitudes about our changing role in society” (p.17). I would like to request a copy of the “openness strategy” referred to here.
FIVE: Regarding the Data Transformation Programme, I would like to request copies of any implementation plan, work programme or other document that sets out the goals of this programme and how it will be implemented.
SIX: I would like to request a copy of the latest Capability Directorate Annual Business Plan
SEVEN: I would like to request a copy of the latest Data Enablement Unit Annual Business Plan
EIGHT: I would like to request a copy of the latest NZSIS 4-Year Change Plan
NINE: I would like to request a copy of the latest NZSIS annual Change Plan
Yours faithfully,
Scott
From: OIA Privacy
New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
Tēnā koe,
Thank you for your Official Information Act request.
We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and, in any event, no later than 20 working days after the day that your request was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact [NZSIS request email].
Ngā mihi,
NZSIS
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott <[FOI #18984 email]>
Sent: Monday, 28 March 2022 10:20 AM
To: OIA Privacy <[NZSIS request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - NZSIS Discover Strategy and other documents
Dear New Zealand Security Intelligence Service,
I would like to make a request for the following:
ONE: I would like to request a copy of the “NZSIS Strategy” referred to on page 11 of the NZSIS 2021 Annual Report. If the document pictured on this page (“Discover: Insight Advantage Guarding Aotearoa,” In Confidence) is different to the NZSIS Strategy, I would like to request a copy of this as well.
TWO: The NZSIS 2021 Annual Report describes five strategic objectives that “have been developed to deliver the Discover Strategy” (p.12). In the Data Strategy 2020, the NZSIS Strategy is described as having eight strategic objectives (p.23).
If the “NZSIS Strategy” referred to in the Data Strategy 2020 is a different document to the “NZSIS Strategy” referred to in the NZSIS 2021 Annual Report, or an earlier version of the same document, I would like to request a copy of this document as well.
THREE: I would like to request a copy of the NZSIS Operational Strategy
FOUR: The Data Strategy 2020 notes an intent to “Establish an explicit openness strategy for NZSIS, declassifying older public records about the Service to inform public attitudes about our changing role in society” (p.17). I would like to request a copy of the “openness strategy” referred to here.
FIVE: Regarding the Data Transformation Programme, I would like to request copies of any implementation plan, work programme or other document that sets out the goals of this programme and how it will be implemented.
SIX: I would like to request a copy of the latest Capability Directorate Annual Business Plan
SEVEN: I would like to request a copy of the latest Data Enablement Unit Annual Business Plan
EIGHT: I would like to request a copy of the latest NZSIS 4-Year Change Plan
NINE: I would like to request a copy of the latest NZSIS annual Change Plan
Yours faithfully,
Scott
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From: OIA Privacy
New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
Kia ora Scott
We refer to your official information request dated 28 March 2022 (below).
The Official Information Act 1982 requires that we advise you of our decision on your request no later than 20 working days after the day that we received your request. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to meet that time limit and we are, therefore, writing to notify you of an extension of the time to make our decision, to 25 May 2022. This extension is required because the consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such that a proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with us, including this decision, please feel free to contact [email address]
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi
NZSIS
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott <[FYI request #18984 email]>
Sent: Monday, 28 March 2022 10:20 AM
To: OIA Privacy <[NZSIS request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - NZSIS Discover Strategy and other documents
Dear New Zealand Security Intelligence Service,
I would like to make a request for the following:
ONE: I would like to request a copy of the “NZSIS Strategy” referred to on page 11 of the NZSIS 2021 Annual Report. If the document pictured on this page (“Discover: Insight Advantage Guarding Aotearoa,” In Confidence) is different to the NZSIS Strategy, I would like to request a copy of this as well.
TWO: The NZSIS 2021 Annual Report describes five strategic objectives that “have been developed to deliver the Discover Strategy” (p.12). In the Data Strategy 2020, the NZSIS Strategy is described as having eight strategic objectives (p.23).
If the “NZSIS Strategy” referred to in the Data Strategy 2020 is a different document to the “NZSIS Strategy” referred to in the NZSIS 2021 Annual Report, or an earlier version of the same document, I would like to request a copy of this document as well.
THREE: I would like to request a copy of the NZSIS Operational Strategy
FOUR: The Data Strategy 2020 notes an intent to “Establish an explicit openness strategy for NZSIS, declassifying older public records about the Service to inform public attitudes about our changing role in society” (p.17). I would like to request a copy of the “openness strategy” referred to here.
FIVE: Regarding the Data Transformation Programme, I would like to request copies of any implementation plan, work programme or other document that sets out the goals of this programme and how it will be implemented.
SIX: I would like to request a copy of the latest Capability Directorate Annual Business Plan
SEVEN: I would like to request a copy of the latest Data Enablement Unit Annual Business Plan
EIGHT: I would like to request a copy of the latest NZSIS 4-Year Change Plan
NINE: I would like to request a copy of the latest NZSIS annual Change Plan
Yours faithfully,
Scott
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This electronic message, together with any attachments, contains information that is provided in confidence and may be subject to legal privilege.
Any classification markings must be adhered to. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not peruse, disclose, disseminate, copy or use the message in
any way. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return email and then destroy the original message.
The New Zealand Intelligence Community (NZIC) and the departments comprising the NZIC accepts no responsibility for changes to this e-mail, or to any attachments, after its transmission
from NZIC. This communication may be accessed or retained for information assurance purposes. Thank you.
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From: Scott
Dear NZSIS,
I was hoping to follow up on this request, which you advised me on 27 April would be due back by the extended due date of 25 May. Are you able to let me know when I can expect your response?
Yours sincerely,
Scott
From: OIA Privacy
New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
Dear Scott
Thank you for your email. Unfortunately, due to a range of factors beyond our control, this is taking longer than anticipated. As such, it is not possible to say with any accuracy when you can expect to receive your response, however we are doing our best to get it to you as quickly as practicable.
Kind regards
NZSIS
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott <[FOI #18984 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 2 June 2022 1:08 PM
To: OIA Privacy <[NZSIS request email]>
Subject: RE: Official Information request - NZSIS Discover Strategy and other documents
Dear NZSIS,
I was hoping to follow up on this request, which you advised me on 27 April would be due back by the extended due date of 25 May. Are you able to let me know when I can expect your response?
Yours sincerely,
Scott
-----Original Message-----
Kia ora Scott
We refer to your official information request dated 28 March 2022 (below).
The Official Information Act 1982 requires that we advise you of our decision on your request no later than 20 working days after the day that we received your request. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to meet that time limit and we are, therefore, writing to notify you of an extension of the time to make our decision, to 25 May 2022. This extension is required because the consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such that a proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with us, including this decision, please feel free to contact [email address]
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi
NZSIS
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This electronic message, together with any attachments, contains information that is provided in confidence and may be subject to legal privilege.
Any classification markings must be adhered to. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not peruse, disclose, disseminate, copy or use the message in
any way. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return email and then destroy the original message.
The New Zealand Intelligence Community (NZIC) and the departments comprising the NZIC accepts no responsibility for changes to this e-mail, or to any attachments, after its transmission
from NZIC. This communication may be accessed or retained for information assurance purposes. Thank you.
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From: OIA Privacy
New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
2022 07 07 Scott NZSIS OIA Strategies Response.pdf
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NZSIS Discover Strategy Brochure.pdf
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Sterling Strategy Summary.pdf
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Sterling Strategy A3.pdf
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Kia ora Scott
Please find attached a response to your request. We apologise for the delay in responding to this request.
Kind regards
NZSIS
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott <[FOI #18984 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 2 June 2022 1:08 PM
To: OIA Privacy <[NZSIS request email]>
Subject: RE: Official Information request - NZSIS Discover Strategy and other documents
Dear NZSIS,
I was hoping to follow up on this request, which you advised me on 27 April would be due back by the extended due date of 25 May. Are you able to let me know when I can expect your response?
Yours sincerely,
Scott
-----Original Message-----
Kia ora Scott
We refer to your official information request dated 28 March 2022 (below).
The Official Information Act 1982 requires that we advise you of our decision on your request no later than 20 working days after the day that we received your request. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to meet that time limit and we are, therefore, writing to notify you of an extension of the time to make our decision, to 25 May 2022. This extension is required because the consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such that a proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with us, including this decision, please feel free to contact [email address]
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi
NZSIS
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This electronic message, together with any attachments, contains information that is provided in confidence and may be subject to legal privilege.
Any classification markings must be adhered to. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not peruse, disclose, disseminate, copy or use the message in
any way. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return email and then destroy the original message.
The New Zealand Intelligence Community (NZIC) and the departments comprising the NZIC accepts no responsibility for changes to this e-mail, or to any attachments, after its transmission
from NZIC. This communication may be accessed or retained for information assurance purposes. Thank you.
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Scott left an annotation ()
Mostly already public:
Doc 2 "Sterling Strategy Summary" released to RNZ April last year (pages 3 to 7):
https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/2...
Doc 3 "Sterling Strategy A3" contained within Arotake Review published March last year (p.41):
https://www.nzsis.govt.nz/assets/Uploads...
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As you're probably aware, the SIS is not acting in good faith or in compliance with the law in attempting to extend out the period for them to provide the documents you requested indefinitely, after intentionally missing the only valid extension they could claim to have had any statutory basis for. Particularly grotesque that they aren't even pretending to give a time at which they will comply with their original obligations.
The Ombudsman always suggests going to the heads of agencies, but there's a bit of a problem with transparency with the SIS. You could try asking them to forward a response to their boss, the head of spying on New Zealanders, Rebecca Kitteridge, to inquire about the conduct of her underlings, before going to the Ombudsman. It's not as if they have any excuse to be 'too busy' to flick an email on.
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