8Keeping and destruction of restricted records

8 Keeping and destruction of restricted records

(1)  In this section, a reference to a restricted record is a reference to a restricted record that –

(a) is made either before, at the same time as or after the commencement of section 35 of the Commonwealth Act; and

(b) is in the possession of the Tasmania Police Service.

(2)  Except while a restricted record is being dealt with in accordance with this Act or the Commonwealth Act, the Commissioner must cause the restricted record to be kept in a secure place so that it is not accessible to persons who are not entitled to deal with it.

(3)  The Commissioner must cause a restricted record to be destroyed immediately if he or she is satisfied that the record is not likely to be required for a permitted purpose, other than a purpose connected with –

(a) an inspection; or

(b) a report on such an inspection.