What are the law enforcement and health and safety exceptions?
IPP 2 recognises that there are cases in which the interests of health, safety and security can justify use or disclosure. They relate to: • serious and imminent threats to life, health or safety; • serious threats to public health or public safety; • investigation and reporting of suspected unlawful activity; • use or disclosure that is reasonably necessary for specific functions of a law enforcement agency; • certified requests for information from ASIO or ASIS. Section 70 of the Information Act also allows non-compliance with the IPPs by law enforcement agencies if that is necessary for specified functions.
