65Extension of time limits

1. On receiving a correction request, an agency may extend the time limit set out in section 62 or 63 in respect of the request if—

2. the request necessitates a search through a large quantity of information, and meeting the original time limit would unreasonably interfere with the operations of the agency; or
3. consultations necessary to make a decision on the request are such that a response to the request cannot reasonably be given within the original time limit; or
4. the processing of the request raises issues of such complexity that a response to the request cannot reasonably be given within the original time limit.

5. Any extension under subsection (1) must be for a reasonable period of time, having regard to the circumstances.

6. The extension is effected by giving notice of the extension to the requestor within 20 working days after the day on which the request is received.

7. The notice effecting the extension must—

8. specify the period of the extension; and
9. give the reasons for the extension; and
10. state that the requestor has the right to make a complaint to the Commissioner about the extension; and
11. contain any other information that may be necessary.

Compare

• 1993 No 28 s 41