The Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner do not have the authority under the legislation to make binding orders. After either Commissioner receives a complaint, it is investigated by an investigation officer. The Commissioners have broad powers of investigation. For example, they or their staff can enter government institutions and examine or obtain copies of records. They can compel persons to appear before them and receive evidence from them.
Every investigation is conducted in private.
However, these recommendations need not be followed by government institutions . You must apply to the court for this review within 45 days after you receive the results of the Information or Privacy Commissioner's investigation. Third parties who do not like a decision under the AI Act to disclose their information can also apply to the federal court for a review. They must apply within 20 days after they are notified of the decision to disclose the record. After the review hearing, the Court can order the government institution to release part or all of the record.