17 June 2024
C182176
Caleb
[FYI request #26872 email]
Tēnā koe Caleb
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request of 19 May 2024 to the
Department of Corrections – Ara Poutama Aotearoa, requesting the following information:
I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA)
regarding the internet usage of Corrections employees. Specifically, I would like
details related to the following websites and platforms:
1.YouTube
2. Facebook
3.Instagram
4. TikTok
5. Netflix
6. Sky Sport
Please provide the following information for the past month:
The number of times each of the above websites/platforms has been accessed by
Corrections employees.
The total amount of hours spent on each of these websites/platforms by Corrections
employees.
Any other relevant information that may help investigate inappropriate use of
officers’ time on the internet.
Additionally, I would appreciate any insights into the measures taken by Corrections
to monitor and manage internet usage by its employees.
Corrections needs to extend the timeframe of our response to your request by 20 working
days, pursuant to section 15A(1)(b) of the OIA, as consultations necessary to make a
decision on the request are such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably
be made within the original time limit. Therefore, you can expect to receive a response to
your request by 16 July 2024. If you no longer require this information, please let us know as
soon as possible.
NATIONAL OFFICE, WELLINGTON
Mayfair House, 44 – 52 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Private Box 1206, Wellington 6140,
Phone +64 4 460 3000
www.corrections.govt.nz
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I hope this information is helpful. Please be advised that should you have any concerns
regarding this response you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate our
decision to extend the timeframe. Contact details are: Office of the Ombudsman, PO Box
10152, Wellington 6143.
Ngā mihi
Nic Barkley
Manager Ministerial Services
People and Capability
