Requests from External Agencies

Who may make requests

Requests for information personal to other individuals may be made by agencies such as:

• Police
• Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ)
• Child, Youth and Family (CYF)
• ACC
• Inland Revenue, and
• Immigration.

How requests should be made

Any requests from external agencies should be made in writing outlining:

• the specific information sought
• the reason for the request, and
• the authority for the request (eg. Section of OIA, Social Security, Parole, Sentencing, Corrections Act or any other protocol with the Department).