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Te haumaru whatunga TISCA TICSA telecommunications network security

The Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Act 2013 (TICSA) sets out obligations for New Zealand’s telecommunications providers in two key areas: Part 2 – Interception capability, and Part 3 – Network security.

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About TICSA

TICSA sets out the obligations for New Zealand’s telecommunications providers.

TICSA

Notification of proposals

As a network operator you must notify GCSB of any proposed decisions, actions, or changes to any part of your network.

TICSA

Obtaining a security clearance

The New Zealand Police and GCSB can require network operators to have a security clearance.

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Preparing your notification 

Notifications and enquiries are treated as commercial-in-confidence and are not publicly disclosed without permission.

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The notification process

While your proposal is being considered, you can continue with the planning phase of the project.

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