81Grant of authorisation generally

81 Grant of authorisation generally (1) On the application of a public sector organisation, the Commissioner may authorise in writing the organisation to collect, use or disclose personal information in a manner that would otherwise contravene or be inconsistent with the IPPs. (2) The Commissioner may only grant an authorisation if, having regard to the purpose for collecting, using or disclosing the personal information, the Commissioner is satisfied that: (a) the public interest in collecting, using or disclosing the information outweighs to a substantial degree the interference with the privacy of persons that might result from collecting, using or disclosing the information; or (b) the benefit to persons of collecting, using or disclosing the information outweighs the interference with the privacy of those persons that might result from collecting, using or disclosing the information. (3) An authorisation is subject to the terms and conditions specified in the authorisation. Information Act 2002 53