The Protective Security Requirements (PSR) outlines the Government’s expectations for managing personnel, physical and information security. It includes mandatory requirements that all government agencies must implement to ensure a consistent and controlled security environment throughout the public sector.
There are mandatory requirements related to:
- security governance
- personnel security
- information security
- physical security
Common questions
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Who can I contact for more protective security advice?

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Do you provide training?

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Is a national security clearance still valid if I move to another government agency?

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How do I report a security incident?

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Who is responsible for protective security across government?

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How does the PSR relate to the GCIO-led Information and Privacy Security Programme?

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How is the security for my workplace determined?

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What happens when there has been a security breach?

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How do I protectively mark or classify a document?

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What reporting on protective security is required by my agency?

Contact infomation
If you want to know more about the PSR you can contact:
psr@protectivesecurity.govt.nz +64 4 472 6170
