Thread: Trade me has firearms database

Dear Terry,

Thank you for your email of 21st August 2017 to Hon Paula Bennett about your concerns that Trademe has been given access to Police data. The Minister has asked me to get back to you to provide clarifying information.

TradeMe has not been given access to Police’s firearms data. What has been set up between TradeMe and Police is a process by which TradeMe can receive verification from Police that the firearms licence number that the seller or purchaser has provided TradeMe is a valid licence that belongs to the trader. The trader is required by TradeMe to consent to the contact with Police. If consent is not given the trader cannot proceed with a firearms transaction.

The personal details provided to Police by TradeMe are confined to the firearms licence number and full name as on the licence. TradeMe receives from Police an automated Yes/No response – nothing else. TradeMe does not have access to other biographic, biometric or other details held by Police.

This process does not replace existing requirements for mail order/internet sales. Sellers must sight the firearms licence of the buyer, or receive written confirmation signed by Police confirming the buyer holds a valid firearms licence.

The process is explained on the following link and TradeMe has invited those with any questions to get in touch. Announcements | Trade Me

I hope this assist.

Regards,

Jeff Penno

Jeff Penno
Private Secretary (Police) | Office of Hon Paula Bennett | Minister of Police
7.6 Executive Wing | Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
Email: Jeff.Penno@parliament.govt.nz
www.beehive.govt.nz