Use of algorithms to determine high risk countries
Saska Hayes made this Official Information request to Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
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From: Saska Hayes
Dear Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment,
1. Does Immigration New Zealand use algorithms to identify "high risk countries"?
2. If yes, what elements does this algorithm consider to make these recommendations/decisions?
Yours faithfully,
Saska Hayes
From: Ministerial Services
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Ref: 2223-2452
Dear Saska Hayes,
On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 27 April 2023 requesting under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:
‘1. Does Immigration New Zealand use algorithms to identify "high risk
countries"?
2. If yes, what elements does this algorithm consider to make these
recommendations/decisions?’
Your request is being processed in accordance with the Act and a response
will be sent to you in due course.
If you have any enquiries regarding your request, or its urgency, feel
free to contact us via email at [1][MBIE request email].
Nâku noa, nâ
Ministerial Services
Corporate, Governance and Information | Ngâ Pou o te Taumaru
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 | P O Box 1473 Wellington 6140
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Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Kia ora Saska,
Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
request.
Ngā mihi,
Richa
Business Management Team
Enablement, Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
NZBN 9429000106078
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