KiwiSaver identity theft protections
Cody C made this Official Information request to Inland Revenue Department
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From: Cody C
Dear Inland Revenue Department,
There have been recent instances of identity theft in Australia which have resulted in fraudulent withdrawals of individuals superannuation funds.
What protections does IRD impose on KiwiSaver schemes to safeguard members KiwiSaver funds from theft in the case of an individuals identity having been stolen?
Yours faithfully,
Cody C
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Inland Revenue Department
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Dear Cody
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receive a response no later than 25/09/2024.
Your reference number is 25OIA1245.
Kind regards
Governance and Ministerial Services | Inland Revenue - Te Tari Taake
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Dear Inland Revenue Department,
There have been recent instances of identity theft in Australia which have
resulted in fraudulent withdrawals of individuals superannuation funds.
What protections does IRD impose on KiwiSaver schemes to safeguard members
KiwiSaver funds from theft in the case of an individuals identity having
been stolen?
Yours faithfully,
Cody C
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Kia ora Cody C,
Please find attached Inland Revenue’s response to your Official
Information Act request received 28 August 2024.
Kind regards,
Oliver
Governance and Ministerial Services | Inland Revenue - Te Tari Taake - CG
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