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Official Information
(5)
The independent consultant is not empowered –
(a)
to investigate any decision in respect of which a complaint
may be made under Part 5 of this Act; or
(b)
to inquire into any investigation conducted by the
Ombudsman; but,
the fact that any such complaint has been made or that any such investigation has been
undertaken shall not limit or affect the power of the independent consultant to carry out the
kind of inquiry permitted by this section or section 45 of this Act.
45.
Functions in respect of personal information – The independent consultant
shall have the following functions in respect of personal information –
(a)
to keep under review, and make recommendation on (i) the means and procedures by which persons may find
out what personal information relating to them is held
by any Ministry or Minister of the Crown or
organisation; and
(ii) the steps to be taken both by a person and by a Ministry
or Minister of the Crown or organisation where
personal information relating to that person and held by
that Ministry or Minister of the Crown or organisation
is believed by the person to be incorrect:
(b)
to examine any existing or proposed powers of a Ministry or
organisation to require persons to supply information about
themselves or any other person and to express its view on
whether those powers are fair and reasonable:
(c)
to inquire whether personal information held by any Ministry
or organisation is being used for purposes other than those
for which it was acquired and, if it considers that any such
information is being so used, to express a view on whether
such use of the information is proper;
(d)
to recommend means and procedures to prevent the improper
use of the personal information held by any Ministry or
organisation.
PART 7
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
46.
Assistance of Crown Law Office – For the purposes of ensuring compliance
with this Act, the Crown Law Office shall advise and assist any Ministry or organisation.
47.
Regulations - The Queen’s Representative may from time to time, by
Order in Executive Council, make regulations for all or any of the following purposes –
(a)
prescribing forms of applications and other documents
required for the purposes of this Act, or authorizing any
person to prescribe or approve such forms;
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