# Snowflake passes NZISM Restricted assessment on AWS Auckland

> Snowflake’s platform in AWS’s Auckland region met New Zealand’s Restricted security level, easing government procurement.

Oossa · 2026-10-10 · https://oossa.com/en/snowflake-passes-nzism-restricted-assessment-on-aws-auckland

Snowflake announced that an independent third‑party audit has confirmed its AWS Auckland deployment complies with the New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) Restricted level. The assessment was completed on 7 October 2026. This means New Zealand government agencies can use Snowflake without extra security paperwork, speeding up cloud‑based data and AI projects.

## The facts

- Assessment completed on 7 October 2026
- Compliance with NZISM Restricted level for AWS Auckland region

## Why it matters

New Zealand public‑sector teams can adopt Snowflake’s analytics and AI tools faster because the security audit removes a major procurement hurdle.

## Sources & references

1. [Snowflake、ニュージーランドのAWSでのNZISM Restricted評価を完了](https://www.snowflake.com/content/snowflake-site/global/ja/blog/snowflake-nzism-restricted-assessment-aws-new-zealand) – Snowflake, 2026-10-07

Last updated: 2026-10-10