04/02/2018
[FYI request #7150 email]
Attention unnamed requester,
Request for Information
I refer to your application dated 20/01/2018 in which you request:
• The full name of Officer J246.
I have considered your request in accordance with the Official Information Act
1982 and the Privacy Act 1993. Your request has been declined pursuant to
the following section:
• Section 9(2)(a)Official Information Act 1982 - There is a need to protect the
privacy of persons, including that of deceased persons.
The public interest is satisfied in terms of Section 9(1) Official Information Act
1982 by the requester having the officer’s QID which means that the officer
can be identified in the event of a complaint or misconduct etc.
If you are not satisfied with my response to your request you have the right to
complain to the Office of the Ombudsman and seek an investigation and
review of my decision.
Yours sincerely
P Cross
File Coordinator
Privacy and Official Information Requests
Canterbury District Headquarters
New Zealand Police