Legal repercussions of breaching SIS Act

Bill made this Official Information request to New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

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From: Bill

Dear New Zealand Security Intelligence Service,

What are the legal repercussions, consequences, and minimal and maximum jail terms and or fines imposed on a New Zealand citizen who has breached sections 27(1)(a) [prejudice security and defence], 29(1)(a) [unwarranted disclosure of the affairs of another individual], and section 7(2)(a) [which relates to the publication of NZSIS employees which is prohibited by section 13A of the NZSIS Act 1989] and the Privacy Act 1993 (the Privacy Act]?

Yours faithfully,

Bill

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New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

Dear Bill

Thank you for your email of 16 October 2016 seeking information under the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA).

We will respond within the twenty working days provided for in the OIA. However, if an extension of the time limit is necessary, we will, of course, let you know.

Yours sincerely
Official Information Advisor
NZSIS

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I look forward to a fulsome response.

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Dear Bill

Please find attached a response from the Director to your request dated 16 October 2016.

Yours sincerely
NZSIS

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