By Nick Lee-Frampton
Wellington, New Zealand — Following a hiatus last year over possible abuses by New Zealand’s foreign intelligence agency, a review of the Government Communications Security Bureau’s (GCSB) compliance with the law has noted problems with its structure and internal operations.
The review, by Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Kitteridge, stressed that the GCSB’s 300 staff plays a vital role in national security by obtaining, providing and protecting sensitive information and that “New Zealand needs this organization now more than ever.”
However, the review noted underlying problems within GCSB, concerning its structure, management of its information, capability and capacity, and concluded that “legislative clarification would be desirable.”
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