New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) 20.3.9.C.01: Sanitise content where conversion is unsuitable

What does 20.3.9.C.01 require?

Where content or file conversion is not appropriate for data crossing a security domain boundary, agencies should sanitise the content and files of suitable file types.

Maintained by Gerard BlokdykVerified against the published standard 31 May 2026Control text last updated 21 May 2026

Other controls in Chapter 20: Data management – New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

20.1.10.C.01 20.1.10.C.01 Scan imported data for malicious content
20.1.10.C.02 20.1.10.C.02 Import controls for classified systems
20.1.11.C.01 20.1.11.C.01 Export controls for highly formatted textual data
20.1.12.C.01 20.1.12.C.01 Export controls for other data
20.1.13.C.01 20.1.13.C.01 Prevent export of NZEO data to foreign systems
20.1.6.C.01 20.1.6.C.01 Data transfer policy and staff training
20.1.6.C.02 20.1.6.C.02 Users accountable for data they transfer
20.1.7.C.01 20.1.7.C.01 Transfers follow approved procedures

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