Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

INFORMATION ACT - SECT 86

(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 freedom of information, the correction of personal information, and the protection of privacy;

(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;

(k) the functions conferred on the Commissioner under any other Act.

(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.