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Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 8
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8  Authorisation for access to existing information or documents

       (1)       An authorisation made under subsection 175(2) of the Act must include all of the following information:

  (a)  the identity of the eligible person who is making the authorisation;

  (b)  the basis on which the person is an eligible person;

            (c)  the provision of the Act under which the authorisation is made;

            (d)  the name of the person(s) from whom disclosure is sought;

            (e)  details of the information or documents to be disclosed;

            (f)  a statement that the eligible person is satisfied that the disclosure of the information or documents would be in connection with the performance by the Organisation of its functions;

            (g)  the date on which the authorisation is made.

       (2)      An authorisation mentioned in subsection (1), whether in written or electronic form, must be signed by its maker.

             Note: Section 10 of the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 sets out how the requirement for signature is taken to have been met in relation to an electronic communication.