28 July 2021
John Jacobson
[FYI request #15162 email]
Ref: OIA-2020/21-0726
Dear John Jacobson
Official Information Act request relating to smartphone app certification of COVID-19 Vaccine
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request that was partially transferred to the
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on 30 June 2021. You requested:
“… (e) the project plan (or other documentation giving an overview of the work) of any work
to develop a smartphone app to record and display someone's proof or certification of their
Covid-19 vaccination status…”
I have decided under section 15A of the Act to extend the time limits for deciding on your request by
an additional 20 working days. Consequently, the extended due date for your response will be 25
August 2021.
The extension is required because of the consultations needed to make a decision on your request.
Despite the extension, a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate and review my decision under section 28(3)
of the Act.
Yours sincerely
Sarah Corbett
Manager, Ministerial and Business Services
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
4409767
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz