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Intelligence and Security Act 2017

Accessing information held by other agencies - Access to restricted information

138: Permission to access restricted information granted on application made under section 136(2)(b)

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"Getting permission to see secret information to help keep New Zealand safe"

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The Minister in charge can let you access secret information if you apply under section 136(2)(b). You need to show that having this information will help keep New Zealand safe or help the country in other ways, like with its relationships with other countries or its economy. The Minister must also be satisfied that you meet the extra requirements listed in section 139.

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Part 5Accessing information held by other agencies
Access to restricted information

138Permission to access restricted information granted on application made under section 136(2)(b)

  1. The responsible Minister may grant an application made under section 136(2)(b) and permit access to specified restricted information if the responsible Minister is satisfied that—

  2. access to the restricted information—
    1. is necessary to contribute to the protection of national security; or
      1. will contribute to—
        1. the international relations and well-being of New Zealand; or
          1. the economic well-being of New Zealand; and
        2. the further criteria in section 139 are met.