Candidate Vetting - Procedures for Illegal Activity Disclosed by Candidate

V. Roberts made this Official Information request to New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

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From: V. Roberts

Dear New Zealand Security Intelligence Service,

I would like to know what policies are in place when candidates undergo security vetting, specifically when in the interests of honesty and full disclosure, a candidate makes the NZSIS aware of previous illegal activity for which no conviction has yet been sought.

I imagine manuals/guidelines in their entirety on this subject are classified, but a general statement on candidate provided information being used in a subsequent attempt at conviction would be appreciated.

Yours faithfully,
V. Roberts

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New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

Dear V. Roberts

Thank you for your request of 20 October 2017 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.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact this address.

Yours sincerely
Privacy Officer
NZSIS

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From: V. Roberts [mailto:[FOI #6735 email]]
Sent: Friday, 20 October 2017 10:30 p.m.
To: OIA Privacy
Subject: Official Information request - Candidate Vetting - Procedures for Illegal Activity Disclosed by Candidate

Dear New Zealand Security Intelligence Service,

I would like to know what policies are in place when candidates undergo security vetting, specifically when in the interests of honesty and full disclosure, a candidate makes the NZSIS aware of previous illegal activity for which no conviction has yet been sought.

I imagine manuals/guidelines in their entirety on this subject are classified, but a general statement on candidate provided information being used in a subsequent attempt at conviction would be appreciated.

Yours faithfully,
V. Roberts

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Dear V. Roberts

Please find attached a response from the Director-General to your request dated 20 October 2017.

Yours sincerely,
Privacy Officer
NZSIS

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