Certain people to be told about disclosure and use other than for protection purpose
16AS Certain people to be told about disclosure and use other than for protection purpose
This section applies if an information sharing entity discloses or uses information in relation to an at‑risk person or connected person for a purpose other than a protection purpose under section 16AI.
The information sharing entity must tell the at‑risk person or connected person about the disclosure or use, including—
the name of the information sharing entity to which the information was disclosed or which used the information; and
when the information was disclosed or used; and
the nature of the information disclosed or used; and
any outcomes of the disclosure or use.
Note Other laws may restrict dealing with information under this part. For example, for restrictions on sharing information about who makes a report, see the Children and Young People Act 2008, s 857.
However, the information sharing entity need not tell the at‑risk person or connected person about the disclosure or use if—
the person has consented to the disclosure or use; or
the person has indicated, in writing, that they do not wish to be told; or
another entity has already told the person; or
it is not practicable in the circumstances to tell the person; or
the entity reasonably believes that telling the person may cause a risk to the life, health or safety of the at‑risk person or connected person.
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