Consent—at-risk young people generally
16AM Consent—at-risk young people generally
This section applies if an information sharing entity proposes to deal with sensitive information about an at‑risk person who is a young person, other than a young person mentioned in section 16AN (1) (b).
The information sharing entity must not deal with sensitive information about the young person without the person’s consent.
In seeking consent, the information sharing entity must, as far as practicable, provide the young person with access to all reasonable support necessary for the young person to make and communicate their decision about giving consent.
However, the information sharing entity may deal with the sensitive information without the young person’s consent if—
the entity reasonably believes that dealing with the information is necessary for the safety and protection of the young person; and
the entity—
reasonably believes that seeking the young person’s consent may cause a risk to the life, health or safety of the young person or a connected person; or
is unable to locate or contact the young person despite taking reasonable steps; or
reasonably believes that failing to deal with the information may cause a serious risk to the life, health or safety of the young person or a connected person.
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