194Release of restricted information

194 Release of restricted information (1) A person may apply to the Registrar for the release of personal information the access to which is otherwise restricted under section 193. (2) If the Registrar is satisfied that it is in the public interest to do so, the Registrar may decide to release some or all of the information to the person on any condition that the Registrar thinks fit. (3) If the Registrar decides to release restricted personal information, the Registrar must give written notice of the decision to the person to whom the information relates. (4) The Registrar must not release a person's restricted personal information without the consent of the person unless— (a) at least 28 days have elapsed since the Registrar gave notice to the person under subsection (3); and (i) the person has not sought a review of the decision; or (ii) VCAT has upheld the Registrar's decision to release the information.