Information source and data on threat assessments relating to violent extremism
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From: John
Dear New Zealand Security Intelligence Service,
On page 21 of the Security Threat Environment published in 2023 (https://www.nzsis.govt.nz/assets/NZSIS-D...), the SIS claims that "A very small number of known individuals continue to adhere to FMVE ideologies in New Zealand" and that "White Identity-Motivated Violent Extremism (W-IMVE) continues to be the dominant IMVE ideology in New Zealand."
I am requesting the source of information (body of work) that supports these claims and the data (statistical or otherwise) that validate the claims.
In addition, given the crossover between the two apparently distinct forms of VE (FM and W-IM), for example homophobia and anti-Semitism, I'm requesting the methodologies that are used to analyse the VE of each respective distinction (FM and W-IM) that prove the validity of the data set that supports the abovementioned claims.
Yours faithfully,
John
From: OIA Privacy
New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
Tçnâ koe,
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Ngâ mihi,
NZSIS
-----Original Message-----
From: John <[FOI #24027 email]>
Sent: Sunday, 3 September 2023 3:01 PM
To: OIA Privacy <[NZSIS request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Information source and data on threat assessments relating to violent extremism
Dear New Zealand Security Intelligence Service,
On page 21 of the Security Threat Environment published in 2023 (https://www.nzsis.govt.nz/assets/NZSIS-D...), the SIS claims that "A very small number of known individuals continue to adhere to FMVE ideologies in New Zealand" and that "White Identity-Motivated Violent Extremism (W-IMVE) continues to be the dominant IMVE ideology in New Zealand."
I am requesting the source of information (body of work) that supports these claims and the data (statistical or otherwise) that validate the claims.
In addition, given the crossover between the two apparently distinct forms of VE (FM and W-IM), for example homophobia and anti-Semitism, I'm requesting the methodologies that are used to analyse the VE of each respective distinction (FM and W-IM) that prove the validity of the data set that supports the abovementioned claims.
Yours faithfully,
John
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From: OIA Privacy
New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
Tçnâ koe,
Further to our email of Monday 4 September, we require confirmation of eligibility before we are able to accept your request. If you do not provide us with proof of eligibility by Tuesday 12 September, we will be unable to accept your request at this time. However, you would be welcome to re-submit your request with the required evidence of eligibility at any time.
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Ngâ mihi,
NZSIS
-----Original Message-----
From: John <[FOI #24027 email]>
Sent: Sunday, 3 September 2023 3:01 PM
To: OIA Privacy <[NZSIS request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Information source and data on threat assessments relating to violent extremism
Dear New Zealand Security Intelligence Service,
On page 21 of the Security Threat Environment published in 2023 (https://www.nzsis.govt.nz/assets/NZSIS-D...), the SIS claims that "A very small number of known individuals continue to adhere to FMVE ideologies in New Zealand" and that "White Identity-Motivated Violent Extremism (W-IMVE) continues to be the dominant IMVE ideology in New Zealand."
I am requesting the source of information (body of work) that supports these claims and the data (statistical or otherwise) that validate the claims.
In addition, given the crossover between the two apparently distinct forms of VE (FM and W-IM), for example homophobia and anti-Semitism, I'm requesting the methodologies that are used to analyse the VE of each respective distinction (FM and W-IM) that prove the validity of the data set that supports the abovementioned claims.
Yours faithfully,
John
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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:
[FOI #24027 email]
Is [NZSIS request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to New Zealand Security Intelligence Service? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...
Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers
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 electronic message, together with any attachments, contains information that is provided in confidence and may be 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.
The New Zealand Intelligence Community (NZIC) and the departments comprising the NZIC accepts no responsibility for changes to this e-mail, or to any attachments, after its transmission
from NZIC. This communication may be accessed or retained for information assurance purposes. Thank you.
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