Legal authority to share information
Find out about the different types of legal authorities and which legal authority may be appropriate for your information sharing activity.
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What is a legal authority
Find out what a legal authority is and how it affects information sharing.
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What legal authority to use
Find the legal authority that allows you to share information. Consider the Privacy Act 2020 or other primary legislation — such as the Oranga Tamariki Act or Family Violence Act.
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Document your legal authority
Consider whether your agency needs to set up an information sharing agreement.
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Consider if sharing information is appropriate
Some information sharing may be legally permitted but still inadvisable or even unethical. Even if you can share information, consider whether you should share it.
