Dealing with requests for personal information

Privacy
Legislation:
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 Official Information Act 1982
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Language:
English

This is a guide to help central and local government agencies respond to requests for personal information. It will help agencies decide whether official information legislation (Official Information Act 1982 or Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987) and/or the Privacy Act is applicable.

It covers:

  • Interaction between official information and the Privacy Act
  • What is personal information
  • Who is requesting information and what they are requesting
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