Dear Scott

We are writing to acknowledge receipt of your official information request of 3 October 2022 as outlined below.

We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and, in any event, no later than 1 November 2022, being 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 [GCSB request email]. If any additional factors come to light which are relevant to your request, please do not hesitate to contact us so that these can be taken into account.

Kind regards

GCSB

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott <[FOI #20734 email]>
Sent: Monday, 3 October 2022 11:49 AM
To: Information (GCSB) <[GCSB request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Incidental intelligence, nationality and other policies

Dear Government Communications Security Bureau,

I would like to request copies of the following GCSB policies.

ONE: Incidental Intelligence Policy (PS-216) if the current version is different to the one uploaded to the GCSB website here:

http://www.gcsb.govt.nz/assets/GCSB-Docu...

TWO: Personal Information Policy for Information Collected for Operational Purposes (PS-131) if the current version is different to the one uploaded to the GCSB website here:

https://www.gcsb.govt.nz/assets/GCSB-Doc...

THREE: Nationality Policy if the current version is different to the one uploaded to the GCSB website here:

https://www.gcsb.govt.nz/assets/GCSB-Doc...

FOUR: Joint GCSB and NZSIS Policy Framework (PS-100)

FIVE: The most recent IGIS work programme refers to a set of GCSB policies relating to collection against New Zealanders which were then under review:

“Collection against New Zealanders: This review will examine the Bureau’s systems and procedures for ensuring it complies with legal and warrant controls when collecting intelligence on New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. It was included in the 2021-22 work programme but paused while some relevant Bureau policy was under review and will proceed in 2022-23.”

I would like to request copies of the policies referred to here, if they are different to the ones I requested above.

Yours faithfully,

Scott

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Tēnā koe,

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 you submitted 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 Thursday 1 December 2022.

This extension is necessary 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.

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.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact [GCSB request email].

Ngā mihi,
GCSB

-----Original Message-----
From: Information (GCSB) <[GCSB request email]>
Sent: Monday, 3 October 2022 12:14 PM
To: Scott <[FOI #20734 email]>
Subject: RE: Official Information request - Incidental intelligence, nationality and other policies

Dear Scott

We are writing to acknowledge receipt of your official information request of 3 October 2022 as outlined below.

We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and, in any event, no later than 1 November 2022, being 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 [GCSB request email]. If any additional factors come to light which are relevant to your request, please do not hesitate to contact us so that these can be taken into account.

Kind regards

GCSB

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott <[FOI #20734 email]>
Sent: Monday, 3 October 2022 11:49 AM
To: Information (GCSB) <[GCSB request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Incidental intelligence, nationality and other policies

Dear Government Communications Security Bureau,

I would like to request copies of the following GCSB policies.

ONE: Incidental Intelligence Policy (PS-216) if the current version is different to the one uploaded to the GCSB website here:

http://www.gcsb.govt.nz/assets/GCSB-Docu...

TWO: Personal Information Policy for Information Collected for Operational Purposes (PS-131) if the current version is different to the one uploaded to the GCSB website here:

https://www.gcsb.govt.nz/assets/GCSB-Doc...

THREE: Nationality Policy if the current version is different to the one uploaded to the GCSB website here:

https://www.gcsb.govt.nz/assets/GCSB-Doc...

FOUR: Joint GCSB and NZSIS Policy Framework (PS-100)

FIVE: The most recent IGIS work programme refers to a set of GCSB policies relating to collection against New Zealanders which were then under review:

“Collection against New Zealanders: This review will examine the Bureau’s systems and procedures for ensuring it complies with legal and warrant controls when collecting intelligence on New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. It was included in the 2021-22 work programme but paused while some relevant Bureau policy was under review and will proceed in 2022-23.”

I would like to request copies of the policies referred to here, if they are different to the ones I requested above.

Yours faithfully,

Scott

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #20734 email]

Is [GCSB request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to Government Communications Security Bureau? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers

If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA page.

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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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Tēnā koe,

Please find attached a response from the Director-General.

Ngā mihi,
GCSB

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott <[FOI #20734 email]>
Sent: Monday, 3 October 2022 11:49 AM
To: Information (GCSB) <[GCSB request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Incidental intelligence, nationality and other policies

Dear Government Communications Security Bureau,

I would like to request copies of the following GCSB policies.

ONE: Incidental Intelligence Policy (PS-216) if the current version is different to the one uploaded to the GCSB website here:

http://www.gcsb.govt.nz/assets/GCSB-Docu...

TWO: Personal Information Policy for Information Collected for Operational Purposes (PS-131) if the current version is different to the one uploaded to the GCSB website here:

https://www.gcsb.govt.nz/assets/GCSB-Doc...

THREE: Nationality Policy if the current version is different to the one uploaded to the GCSB website here:

https://www.gcsb.govt.nz/assets/GCSB-Doc...

FOUR: Joint GCSB and NZSIS Policy Framework (PS-100)

FIVE: The most recent IGIS work programme refers to a set of GCSB policies relating to collection against New Zealanders which were then under review:

“Collection against New Zealanders: This review will examine the Bureau’s systems and procedures for ensuring it complies with legal and warrant controls when collecting intelligence on New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. It was included in the 2021-22 work programme but paused while some relevant Bureau policy was under review and will proceed in 2022-23.”

I would like to request copies of the policies referred to here, if they are different to the ones I requested above.

Yours faithfully,

Scott

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #20734 email]

Is [GCSB request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to Government Communications Security Bureau? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers

If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA page.

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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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Tēnā koe,

Please find attached a response from the Director-General along with the remaining policies that you requested.

Ngā mihi,
GCSB

-----Original Message-----
From: Information (GCSB) <[GCSB request email]>
Sent: Thursday, 1 December 2022 10:13 AM
To: Scott <[FOI #20734 email]>
Subject: RE: Official Information request - Incidental intelligence, nationality and other policies

Tēnā koe,

Please find attached a response from the Director-General.

Ngā mihi,
GCSB

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott <[FOI #20734 email]>
Sent: Monday, 3 October 2022 11:49 AM
To: Information (GCSB) <[GCSB request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Incidental intelligence, nationality and other policies

Dear Government Communications Security Bureau,

I would like to request copies of the following GCSB policies.

ONE: Incidental Intelligence Policy (PS-216) if the current version is different to the one uploaded to the GCSB website here:

http://www.gcsb.govt.nz/assets/GCSB-Docu...

TWO: Personal Information Policy for Information Collected for Operational Purposes (PS-131) if the current version is different to the one uploaded to the GCSB website here:

https://www.gcsb.govt.nz/assets/GCSB-Doc...

THREE: Nationality Policy if the current version is different to the one uploaded to the GCSB website here:

https://www.gcsb.govt.nz/assets/GCSB-Doc...

FOUR: Joint GCSB and NZSIS Policy Framework (PS-100)

FIVE: The most recent IGIS work programme refers to a set of GCSB policies relating to collection against New Zealanders which were then under review:

“Collection against New Zealanders: This review will examine the Bureau’s systems and procedures for ensuring it complies with legal and warrant controls when collecting intelligence on New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. It was included in the 2021-22 work programme but paused while some relevant Bureau policy was under review and will proceed in 2022-23.”

I would like to request copies of the policies referred to here, if they are different to the ones I requested above.

Yours faithfully,

Scott

-------------------------------------------------------------------

This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #20734 email]

Is [GCSB request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to Government Communications Security Bureau? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers

If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA page.

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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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