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The e-government programme aims to promote the electronic delivery of government services and information by using the Internet.

To achieve this, New Zealanders must have confidence with technology and feel safe about using the Internet. This means, for example, that people require confidence that their personal privacy is not compromised and that they are dealing with a legitimate government agency. Agencies require confidence that they are delivering information and services to the right person. That information must also be secure from a wide variety of threats that arise from use of the Internet and other technologies.

Managing Risks

Advice on Using Offshore ICT providers

The SSC has released advice on risk management to help agencies take a professional approach to considering offshore ICT providers as an option to improve service delivery.

Government Use of Offshore Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Service Providers: Advice on risk management identifies key risks associated with sending government data offshore or outsourcing data processing and management services offshore. We offer some possible suggestions for mitigating those risks. It is not a prescriptive document or a new policy, rather information and suggestions that departments can take into consideration within existing frameworks for procurement and ICT management.

Hosting Websites Offshore

The SSC has received a number of inquiries from agencies seeking advice on the hosting of government websites offshore. The simple answer is that there are no specific policies permitting or prohibiting the hosting of government websites overseas. However, agencies should assess the risks and benefits involved, so that informed decisions can be made.

The Overseas hosting risk analysis document provides a template for the assessment of the risks involved in offshore hosting of websites. Similar considerations can apply in the case of outsourcing generally.

Trust and Security on the Internet

Trust and Security on the Internet, is a State Services Commission report that assesses some of the key threats on the Internet as they relate to e-government.

Trusted Computing & Digital Rights Management

This section provides papers relating to the emerging technologies that can support increased security but may have implications for the integrity of government-held information.

Trusted Computing Working Group

This section provides information on the work of the Trusted Computing Working Group.

Safe use of the Internet

Going online at home or at work?

The following are some resources you may want to consult before doing so. In different ways they concentrate on good practice use of PCs and the Internet.