Notice under subsection 30(5), 2021 OIC 16
The Information Commissioner ceased an investigation into a complaint regarding an institution's search for records. The OIC had previously investigated and issued a final report on an identical matter concerning the institution's search for records from the 1990s. As continuing the investigation was deemed unnecessary and the complainant did not respond to an offer to provide further representations, the investigation was discontinued.
- Whether continuing the investigation was unnecessary
- Whether the matter had already been the subject of a previous investigation or final report
Investigation discontinued
The Commissioner ceased the investigation because it was unnecessary, as an identical matter had already been investigated and a final report issued. The complainant was notified and given an opportunity to respond but did not, and no evidence was provided to suggest the current matter differed from the previous one.
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- s.30(5) ATIA
- s.30(4)(b) ATIA
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