About this document

This document outlines the policy behind the e-GIF and its development. The intended audience for this Policy section includes:

• policy analysts
• advisors
• business analysts
• anyone involved with interoperability strategy and projects.

It includes the following sections:

• What is the e-GIF? Short descriptions of e-government, interoperability, and the e-GIF, how the e-GIF will benefit New Zealand, and how the e-GIF is maintained.
• Who must comply and when? Who must comply with the e-GIF, how to transition to e-GIF compliance, exemptions and special provisions.
• Principles: Short descriptions of anticipated outcomes of the e-GIF, requirements for project and operational management, and governance principles.
• Developing the e-GIF: Outlines of procedures for extending the e-GIF, submitting a new standard, developing the framework, and issues under review or proposed for future working groups.