SAFE (7233)
SAFE (7233) is a free text intentions service, this service is not monitored or intended as a substitute for Outdoor Intentions when using the outdoors for recreational activities. For a monitored Outdoor Intentions service please use AdventureSmart.org.nz.
About SAFE (7233)
The SAFE (7233) text message service is provided to anyone wishing to record their travel intentions within New Zealand. The service is provided free by Telecom New Zealand Limited, Vodafone New Zealand Limited and 2degrees Mobile Ltd. Vodafone New Zealand and 2degrees Mobile customers can also use the service overseas.
Messages are not monitored, but are stored for 12 months (Telecom and 2degrees Mobile) or for 3 months (Vodafone) and can be retrieved later on request by Police if necessary to assist in the location of a person. Messages include the date and time the message was sent. The databases store text messages only, not pxt or video.
The service is not a substitute for 111, which should always be called in an emergency.
There are no privacy implications for investigating Police requesting access to the text messages, or for Telecom, Vodafone and 2degrees Mobile providing the text messages to Police because people using the service intend Police have access to the database as required.
From the perspective of the Telecom, Vodafone or 2degrees Mobile customer, the service appears to be integrated. However, for technical reasons Telecom, Vodafone and 2degrees Mobile maintain their own databases for messages text to SAFE (7233). Should police want to view a message left by a missing person, it is necessary to know their mobile phone number to establish whether they are with Telecom, Vodafone or 2degrees Mobile.
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