Kia ora J

 

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Official Information Act 1982.

 

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20 working days of receiving your request – in this instance on or before
24 June 2024.

 

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contact us by email at [1][NZTA request email].

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: J Dough <[FOI #27007 email]>
Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2024 8:38 PM
To: Official Correspondence <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - NZTA Unique Identifier Usage

 

[You don't often get email from
[6][FOI #27007 email]. Learn why this is
important at [7]https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentific... ]

 

Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,

 

Can the New Zealand Transport Agency please confirm that the use of a
driver's licence number is covered by the Privacy Principles as listed on
the NZ Privacy Commissioner's website
([8]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...).

 

I note that Principle 13
([9]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...)
specifically calls out "...driver's licence numbers..." as one of the
examples it uses around unique identifiers. Does the New Zealand Transport
Agency agree with the Privacy Commissioner using the "...driver's licence
number..." as being a good, correct example to use? If no, please explain
why not and confirm that the New Zealand Transport Agency will work with
the Privacy Commissioner to get the Principle 13 web page updated
([10]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...).

 

Can any organization in New Zealand (i.e. one for which the Privacy Act
2020 applies) use a driver's licence number as a key identifier, username,
password or similar for any purpose other than one which is directly
related to driving? If they are:

* Is this a legal use of a person's driver's licence, with respect to the
Privacy Act 2020 and / or other legislation?

* What will the New Zealand Transport Agency do to ensure that the
organization will follow the Privacy Act 2020 with respect to using unique
identifiers created by the New Zealand Transport Agency?

 

As per Section 12 of the Official Information Act 1982 I can confirm that
I am entitled to make requests under this Act as I satisfy criteria as
listed in Section 12(1) as being someone who may make requests under the
Act, which includes residing in New Zealand.

 

All information should be shared via the FYI.org.nz website.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

J Dough

 

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Kia ora J Dough

 

Please find attached the response to your request of 26 May 2024 for
information under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kōtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

[1]twitter | [2]youtube | [3]facebook

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: J Dough <[5][FOI #27007 email]>
Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2024 8:38 PM
To: Official Correspondence <[6][email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - NZTA Unique Identifier Usage

 

[You don't often get email from
[7][FOI #27007 email]. Learn why this is
important at [8]https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentific... ]

 

Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,

 

Can the New Zealand Transport Agency please confirm that the use of a
driver's licence number is covered by the Privacy Principles as listed on
the NZ Privacy Commissioner's website
([9]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...).

 

I note that Principle 13
([10]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...)
specifically calls out "...driver's licence numbers..." as one of the
examples it uses around unique identifiers. Does the New Zealand Transport
Agency agree with the Privacy Commissioner using the "...driver's licence
number..." as being a good, correct example to use? If no, please explain
why not and confirm that the New Zealand Transport Agency will work with
the Privacy Commissioner to get the Principle 13 web page updated
([11]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...).

 

Can any organization in New Zealand (i.e. one for which the Privacy Act
2020 applies) use a driver's licence number as a key identifier, username,
password or similar for any purpose other than one which is directly
related to driving? If they are:

* Is this a legal use of a person's driver's licence, with respect to the
Privacy Act 2020 and / or other legislation?

* What will the New Zealand Transport Agency do to ensure that the
organization will follow the Privacy Act 2020 with respect to using unique
identifiers created by the New Zealand Transport Agency?

 

As per Section 12 of the Official Information Act 1982 I can confirm that
I am entitled to make requests under this Act as I satisfy criteria as
listed in Section 12(1) as being someone who may make requests under the
Act, which includes residing in New Zealand.

 

All information should be shared via the FYI.org.nz website.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

J Dough

 

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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:

[12][FOI #27007 email]

 

Is [13][NZTA request email] the wrong address for Official
Information requests to New Zealand Transport Agency? If so, please
contact us using this form:

[14]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

 

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on
the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:

[15]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

 

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 message, together with any attachments, may contain information that
is classified and/or 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. This
communication may be accessed or retained by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport
Agency for information assurance purposes.

References

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2. https://www.youtube.com/user/NZTransport...
3. https://www.facebook.com/TransportAgency
4. https://nzta.govt.nz/
5. mailto:[FOI #27007 email]
6. mailto:[email address]
7. mailto:[FOI #27007 email]
8. https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentific...
9. https://www.privacy.org.nz/privacy-act-2...
10. https://www.privacy.org.nz/privacy-act-2...
11. https://www.privacy.org.nz/privacy-act-2...
12. mailto:[FOI #27007 email]
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14. https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...
15. https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers

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