36Simplified outline of this Part

36 Simplified outline of this Part

An object of this Act is to provide for oversight and scrutiny of the operation and management of the approved identity verification facilities. This Part provides for that oversight and scrutiny, as well as dealing with other miscellaneous matters.

The Secretary may delegate the Secretary’s powers and functions under this Act.

The Secretary must publish certain documents relating to identity verification services, including the intergovernmental agreement, participation agreements, the NDLFRS hosting agreement and documents setting out access policies.

The Information Commissioner is to assess the approved identity verification facilities annually.

Annual reports must be prepared and tabled in Parliament about things done in connection with certain identity verification services.

An interim review and review of this Act must be conducted, both of which must be started within 2 years of the commencement of section 43 of this Act.

The Minister may make rules for the purposes of this Act, including rules for fees.