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Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Act 2013

Network security

46: Network operators' duty to engage in good faith

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"Network operators must work honestly with the government to keep networks secure"

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You have to work with the Director if you are a network operator. You must talk to the Director as soon as you can if you find out about a network security risk. You have to be honest and work in good faith with the Director. You must let the Director talk to your employees, contractors, or agents who can help with a matter. This is so the Director can get the information they need. You have to do this to help the Director with their job. You must do these things when working with the Director on network security matters. This is part of being a network operator in New Zealand. You have to follow these rules to help keep networks secure.

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Part 3Network security

46Network operators' duty to engage in good faith

  1. A network operator must engage with the Director as soon as practicable after becoming aware of any network security risk that may arise if the proposed decision, course of action, or change is implemented.

  2. A network operator must act honestly and in good faith when engaging with the Director in relation to any matter in this Part.

  3. A network operator must provide the Director with access to any of its employees, contractors, or agents that, in the Director's opinion, are best placed to assist the Director in relation to a matter under this Part.