Our values This strategy signals the Government’s commitment to enabling New Zealand and New Zealanders to thrive online. But we can only achieve that if we work together. New Zealand’s small scale and relatively simple telecommunications and network structure enables the public and private sector to work closely together to embed a cyber security culture, and to respond to evolving cyber risks. New Zealand is a modern, progressive, safe and internationally-collaborative country. Our cyber-security system is maturing. New institutions like CERT NZ have been established and all our government agencies with cyber security responsibilities are building significant connections across the system, both domestically and internationally. Partnerships are crucial The government has a leadership role to play in cyber security – but not on its own. Close partnerships are required with the private sector, non-government organisations and the international community. Businesses drive the New Zealand economy and depend on the internet and networked technologies. They must protect the information that is critical to their commercial success. The private sector and technical community have considerable cyber security expertise, and we need to work with international partners in order to combat trans-national threats. People are secure and human rights are respected online The openness of the internet is part of its unique value – allowing for unrestricted participation and the free flow of information. People need to be able to operate in the digital world confident that their privacy will be protected and that their private and financial details will be protected. They should be able to engage online without suffering harm or unlawful interference, and be able to pursue criminal and consumer redress when things go wrong. Human rights should be protected online as they are offline. International and domestic law similarly apply online as offline. This includes the right to freedom of expression, and the protection of privacy, as set out in New Zealand law and existing international law. Economic growth is enhanced Strong cyber security practices result in businesses remaining productive, profitable and transparent to customers and shareholders. New Zealand will be recognised as a desirable place to do business, store data, and invest. Information and communication technologies and enhanced connectivity will continue to boost economic growth, and minimise costs of cyber insecurity. New Zealand and New Zealand businesses can benefit from the growth of the digital economy and new technologies can help drive innovation. National security is protected Cyber threats to New Zealand – particularly state-sponsored espionage, cyber terrorism, theft of intellectual property from government and critical infrastructures – are national security risks. Upholding New Zealand’s national security in the face of this threat is a fundamental part of a successful strategy. Protecting our national security requires us to be adaptable, resilient, and prepared to manage uncertainty. New Zealand’s cyber security strategy 2019 9