Procedure on completion of investigation
19 Procedure on completion of investigation
On completion of an investigation, the Commissioner may – make recommendations under section 12; or proceed to an inquiry; or make a report in relation to the matter to such person or body as the Commissioner considers appropriate; or refer the matter to such person or body as the Commissioner considers appropriate, with a recommendation as to actions that should be taken in relation to the matter; or determine that no further action is to be taken in respect of the matter.
The Commissioner must not disclose any information under subsection (1) if the Commissioner considers that the disclosure of the information would – not be in the public interest or in the interests of justice; or put a person's safety at risk; or prejudice any criminal proceedings or criminal investigations, or other investigations; or otherwise contravene any applicable statutory obligations or involve the unreasonable disclosure of information relating to the personal affairs of any person.
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