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Information Act 2002
115Determination of complaint about interference with privacy
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115 Determination of complaint about interference with privacy
(1) After conducting a proceeding in relation to a complaint under
section 104 that is referred to the Tribunal, the Tribunal must make
a finding as to whether the matter complained of has been proved
in whole or in part or not.
(2) In respect of so much of the matter complained of as has been
proved, the Tribunal may:
(a) make the orders mentioned in subsection (4) that the Tribunal
considers appropriate; or
(b) decline to make any orders.
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(3) In respect of so much of the matter complained of as has not been
proved, the Tribunal must dismiss the complaint.
(4) For subsection (2)(a), the Tribunal may make one or more of the
following orders:
(a) that the respondent refrain from repeating or continuing to do
an act specified in the order;
(b) that the respondent redress the loss or damage suffered by
the complainant (including injury to feelings and humiliation
suffered) in the manner specified in the order, which may
include the payment of compensation not exceeding $60 000
or the making of an apology;
(c) that the respondent correct the complainant's personal
(d) that the respondent attach a statement provided by the
Tribunal to the complainant's personal information.
(5) The Tribunal may make the orders that the Tribunal considers
necessary or incidental to give effect to a decision or order under
this section.