Care and Protection of Children Act 2007
226Preparation of draft data access agreement
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226 Preparation of draft data access agreement (1) The CEO may prepare a draft data access agreement between the Agency and one or more other Agencies, a Commonwealth agency or an operator of child-related services. (2) The parties to the data access agreement must be satisfied that the sharing of information under the agreement: (a) is reasonably necessary to achieve the objects of this Act; and (b) is likely to enable the Agency to detect, investigate, manage or otherwise respond to matters related to the safety and wellbeing of children; and (c) is likely to substantially contribute to the Agency's capacity to improve outcomes for child safety and wellbeing, including by improving the efficiency with which information can be accessed to guide decisions and actions regarding child safety and wellbeing. (3) The data access agreement must include the information mentioned in section 227. (4) In preparing a draft data access agreement, the CEO must consult with the Information Commissioner.