54Disclosures qualifying for protection

54 Disclosures qualifying for protection

(1) A disclosure of information by an individual (the discloser) qualifies for protection under this section if: (a) before the disclosure is made: (i) the discloser requests that identifying information about the discloser be protected as confidential; and (ii) the Inspector‑General agrees, in writing, to the request; and (b) the disclosure is made to an official of the Office. (2) The request must: (a) be made in writing; and (b) be given to the Inspector‑General; and (c) specify the nature of the information to be disclosed; and (d) be accompanied by any other documents or information specified in the regulations. (3) In deciding whether to agree to the request, the Inspector‑General must have regard to: (a) the nature of the information to be disclosed; and (b) whether disclosing, or enabling a person to ascertain, identifying information about the discloser is likely to result in significant and direct detriment to the discloser; and (c) any other matter the Inspector‑General considers relevant.