Information Act 2002

(1) In addition to the functions conferred on the Commissioner elsewhere under this Act, the functions of the Commissioner include the following:

(a) to develop and issue guidelines to public sector organisations about the following:

(iv) for IPP 2.1(ca) – the use and disclosure of health information;

(b) to promote within public sector organisations an understanding and acceptance of the principles of freedom of information;

(c) to promote within public sector organisations an understanding and acceptance of the IPPs and their objects;

(d) to provide advice and training to public sector organisations on the freedom of information and privacy provisions of this Act;

(e) to conduct audits of the records held by public sector organisations to determine the extent to which those organisations are complying with the privacy provisions of this Act;

(f) to examine and assess proposed legislation and policies relevant to freedom of information and privacy;

(g) to research and monitor developments in relation to freedom of information and the protection of privacy;

(h) to undertake educational programs to promote public awareness of freedom of information and privacy;

(i) to make public statements about matters relevant to freedom of information and privacy;

(j) to consult and co-operate with other persons and bodies in relation to freedom of information and the protection of privacy;

(2) In performing his or her functions under this Act, the Commissioner must have regard to and act consistently with the objects of this Act.