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In which ministries, departments, or agencies, if any, does the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) report directly to the Chief Executive?

Answered Question 5657 (2026)
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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • In which ministries, departments, or agencies, if any, does the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) report directly to the Chief Executive?

Answered by

Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 5655 (2026). The NZISM states that the CISO should report directly to the agency Chief Executive on matters of information security within the agency.