An Ombudsman can talk to the Privacy Commissioner about things related to their job. You can think of an Ombudsman like a referee who helps sort out problems between people and government agencies. The Ombudsman can discuss things like making decisions or investigating complaints.

The Ombudsman can also talk to the Privacy Commissioner about privacy issues, even if nobody has made a complaint. When they have these discussions, the Ombudsman can share information with the Privacy Commissioner if they think it's necessary. This is allowed under the Privacy Act 2020.

The Ombudsman might talk to the Privacy Commissioner when they are looking into something or making a decision, and they want to make sure they are doing the right thing. They can have these discussions to help them do their job better and make sure people's privacy is protected. This helps the Ombudsman make good decisions and do a good job.