38Use of information by Regulator

38 Use of information by Regulator

(1)  Despite any other Act or law to the contrary, the Regulator may, subject to this section –

(a) obtain information; and

(b) make a record of information; and

(c) disclose information to any person; and

(d) otherwise use information.

(2)  The Regulator may only take an action under subsection (1) in respect of information if –

(a) the identity of the child who is the subject of the information is protected as far as is practicable; and

(b) the action is taken for one or more of the following purposes:

(i) to protect and promote the safety and wellbeing of children;

(ii) to enable the investigation or the enforcement of a law;

(iii) for investigatory, disciplinary or employment-related purposes related to the safety or wellbeing of children;

(iv) to share information with other jurisdictions and other child safety oversight bodies for the purposes of those jurisdictions or bodies in collecting, analysing and publishing data on approaches to child safety;

(v) for the purposes of, or in connection with, the performance of functions or the exercise of powers under this Act;

(vi) for a prescribed purpose.

(3)  In the event of an inconsistency between this Part and another provision of this Act or a provision of another Act, this section prevails unless specifically excluded.