22 August 2024
Liam Hehir
[FYI request #27134 email]
Tēnā koe Liam
Your request for official information, reference: HNZ00051414
Thank you for your request of 5 June 2024, transferred to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
from the Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora, for the following information under the Of icial
Information Act 1982 (the Act):
Documentation and evidence confirming that the data provided to WOCA was used solely
for the purposes authorised by the Ministry of Health, namely for COVID-19 vaccination
service planning, monitoring, invitation, delivery, and quality improvement for Māori who
were not fully vaccinated.
Secure Deletion of Data:
Confirmation that the data provided to WOCA was securely deleted by June 30, 2022, as
required by the conditions set by the Ministry of Health. This should include any
correspondence, reports, or audits conducted to verify the secure deletion of the data.
Details of the steps taken by the Ministry of Health to ensure WOCA's compliance with the
conditions regarding the use and secure deletion of the data. This should include any
monitoring, audits, or follow-up actions undertaken by the Ministry.
I am sorry for the delay in responding to your request.
Response
I can confirm that the information we hold in scope of your request wil soon be proactively
released on our website. We wil forward you a link to this information when it is released. We are
refusing your request under section 18(d) of the Act on this basis.
How to get in touch
If you have any questions, you can contact us at
[email address].
If you are not happy with this response, you have the right to make a complaint to the
Ombudsman. Information about how to do this is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
by phoning 0800 802 602.
Nāku iti noa, nā
Danielle Coe
Manager (OIA) Government Services
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
T
eWhatuOra.govt.nz
Health NZ, PO Box 793,
Wel ington 6140, New Zealand