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Freedom of Information Act 1982
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#### 69 Information Commissioner investigations—power to investigate
Obligation to investigate
(1) The Information Commissioner must, subject to this Division, investigate a complaint made under section 70.
Discretion to investigate
(2) The Information Commissioner may, at the Information Commissioner’s initiative, investigate an action taken by an agency (the respondent agency) in the performance of functions, or the exercise of powers, under this Act.