Authorisation to use or disclose protected information in the public interest
45 Authorisation to use or disclose protected information in the public interest
The Secretary may, in writing:
certify that it is necessary in the public interest for an entrusted person to use or disclose protected information in a particular case; and
specify any conditions on the use or disclosure.
A certificate made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.
An entrusted person may use or disclose protected information in a particular case if:
the Secretary has certified under subsection (1) that it is necessary in the public interest for the entrusted person to do so; and
the use or disclosure is in accordance with any conditions specified in the certificate.
Applications may be made to the Administrative Review Tribunal for review of decisions of the Secretary under subsection (1).
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