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PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION ACT 2004 - SECT 22 Procedure on completion of investigation

PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION ACT 2004 - SECT 22

Procedure on completion of investigation

(1)  If, on completion of an investigation of a complaint, the Ombudsman is of the opinion that a personal information custodian has contravened a personal information protection principle, the Ombudsman –
(a) is to advise the complainant and the personal information custodian in writing of that opinion and the reasons on which it is based; and
(b) may make any recommendations the Ombudsman considers appropriate in relation to the subject matter of the complaint.
(2)  The Ombudsman is to give the Minister a copy of the advice and any recommendations.
(3)  The Minister is to table the advice and any recommendations in both Houses of Parliament within 5 sitting days of its receipt.