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Police (Special Investigative and Other Powers) Act 2015
57Assumed identity may be acquired and used
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57 Assumed identity may be acquired and used (1) An authorised officer may acquire or use (or both) an assumed identity if the acquisition or use (or both) are: (a) in accordance with an authority; and (b) in the course of duty. (2) An authorised civilian may acquire or use (or both) an assumed identity if the acquisition or use (or both) are in accordance with: (a) an authority; and (b) a direction by the authorised civilian's supervisor under the authority.