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  • He kupu mō mātou About the PSR
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Protective security guidance

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Managing security clearance holders

Guidance to help government organisations understand when someone in their organisation needs to hold a national security clearance

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Getting started

Useful resources to support your understanding and implementation of the protective security requirements

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Getting a national security clearance

What you need to know about getting and maintaining a national security clearance

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Classification System

How to classify and protectively mark information according to the Government Security Classification system

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Tiaki Pakihi Māori

Protective security advice for Māori business and entities

Just like the pā that protects the wharenui, your business should be strong, well-maintained, and able to resist attack.

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