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Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Act 2022

Information provisions and other matters - Information provisions - Sharing of information

51: Sharing of information between Monitor and Ombudsman

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"The Monitor and Ombudsman can share information to help each other do their jobs."

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The Monitor and an Ombudsman can share information with each other if they think it will help. You might wonder why they share information - it is because they believe it will make things easier for individuals or agencies, or help them do their jobs. They can share information to assist the Monitor or an Ombudsman with their work.

When the Monitor or an Ombudsman gets information, they can only use it for their work under this Act or the Ombudsmen Act 1975. This means the Monitor uses the information for their tasks, and the Ombudsman uses it for their tasks under this Act or the Ombudsmen Act 1975. The information can be shared even if nobody asked for it.

The Monitor or an Ombudsman can say no to a request to share information. This rule is more important than section 21 of the Ombudsmen Act 1975, so it overrides that rule. This means that even if the other rule says something different, this one is the one that is followed.

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Part 3Information provisions and other matters
Information provisions: Sharing of information

51Sharing of information between Monitor and Ombudsman

  1. The Monitor and an Ombudsman may share information with each other if the provider of the information believes either or both of the following apply:

  2. the sharing of the information would minimise the burden on individuals or agencies:
    1. the sharing of the information would assist the Monitor or an Ombudsman in the performance or exercise of their functions, duties, or powers.

      1. Any information received by the Monitor or an Ombudsman under this Act may only be used in connection with,—

      2. in the case of the Monitor, the performance or exercise of their functions, duties, or powers under this Act:
        1. in the case of an Ombudsman, the performance or exercise of their duties or powers under this Act or functions, duties, or powers under the Ombudsmen Act 1975.

          1. Information may be provided whether or not a request has been made.

          2. The Monitor or an Ombudsman may decline a request for the sharing of information under this section.

          3. This section overrides section 21 of the Ombudsmen Act 1975.