Disclosure of IPO information to the Ombudsman and the Australian Designated Authority etc
34AA Disclosure of IPO information to the Ombudsman and the Australian Designated Authority etc
The Inspector‑General, or a member of the staff of the Inspector‑General, may divulge or communicate IPO information to an Ombudsman official if:
the information is relevant to the Ombudsman’s functions or powers; and
the Inspector‑General is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the Ombudsman has satisfactory arrangements in place for protecting the information.
The Inspector‑General, or a member of the staff of the Inspector‑General, may divulge or communicate IPO information to an Australian Designated Authority official if:
the information is relevant to the Australian Designated Authority’s functions or powers under Schedule 1 to the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979; and
the Inspector‑General is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the Australian Designated Authority has satisfactory arrangements in place for protecting the information.
In this section:
Australian Designated Authority has the same meaning as in Schedule 1 to the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979.
Australian Designated Authority official means:
the Australian Designated Authority; or
a person who:
is an APS employee in the Department administered by the Attorney‑General; and
has duties relating to the functions or powers of the Australian Designated Authority under Schedule 1 to the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979.
IPO information means:
protected information within the meaning of Schedule 1 to the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979; or
information relevant to the operation of that Schedule.
Ombudsman official has the same meaning as in the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979.
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