18
In forceApplication for access to government information
Part 3Access and correction rights
Division 2Accessing government information
Subdivision 1How is an application made and how is it processed?
18 Application for access to government information
(1) A person may apply to a public sector organisation for access to government information held by the organisation, including the person's personal information.
(2)
An application is to:
(a)
be in writing; and
(b)
specify the name of the applicant; and
(c)
include sufficient details to identify the information; and
(d) specify an address to which correspondence regarding the application may be sent to the applicant.
(2A)
The application is to be accompanied by the application fee.
(3) Before accepting an application, a public sector organisation must satisfy itself as to the identity of the applicant.
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