E.16.01 Official Information Requests

Performance Standard

All requests for information made under the Official Information Act 1982 must be recorded in the site register maintained by the Prison Manager or delegate.

Procedure Standards

• All requests for information will be forwarded to the Prison Manager or delegate for response and facilitated in accordance with E.16 and Official Information Act.
• Requests for information relating to prisoners will be facilitated in accordance with E.17 and the Privacy Act.
• All requests will be entered into the Official Information Request register.
• The register will contain details of the request, including but not limited to;
• • Requester name.
  • Date received.
  • Information required.
  • Decision on release of requested information.
  • Reason for decision.
  • Date of reply.
• Prison Manager forwards requests for information to the appropriate Manager for processing. 

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