28 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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