18Correction of entries

18 Correction of entries

(1) If the Register operator receives an application to correct an entry from a registered individual and is satisfied that:

(a) the application was made in accordance with section 7; and

(b) the corrected information is accurate,

the Register operator must:

(c) correct any inaccurate information in the registered individual’s entry that is identified in the application; and

(d) do so as soon as practicable after being satisfied of the matters in paragraphs (a) and (b).

(2) The Register operator may satisfy itself of the accuracy of the corrected information under paragraph (1)(b) in a manner that it sees fit. (3) If an entry is corrected under subsection (1), the Register operator must notify the registered individual that the entry has been corrected as soon as practicable after correcting the entry.

(4) If the Register operator receives an application to correct an entry from a nominated support person made in accordance with section 7, the Register operator must:

(a) correct information that relates to the nominated support person in the entry that is identified as incorrect in the application; and

(b) do so as soon as practicable after receiving the application.

Note: The Register operator may also be required to correct personal information held on the Register under the Privacy Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 1982.

(5) If an entry is corrected under subsection (4), the Register operator must notify the nominated support person that the entry has been corrected as soon as practicable after correcting the entry.

Part 5—Access to the Register – registered individuals and nominated support persons