704Request for confidential information from a relevant person

704 Request for confidential information from a relevant person

(1) An official person may request confidential information about any person from a relevant person if the official person believes that the information is reasonably necessary for the performance of an official duty by the official person in respect of a child or young person.

(2) A relevant person who receives a request under subsection (1) may give confidential information that the relevant person holds about a person to the official person who made the request if the relevant person believes that the disclosure is reasonably necessary for the performance of the official duty in respect of a child or young person by the official person who made the request.

(3) A panel member may request confidential information about any person from a relevant person if the panel member believes that the information is reasonably necessary for the performance of a function or exercise of a power under Chapter 14 by the panel member in respect of a child or young person.

(4) A relevant person who receives a request under subsection (3) may give confidential information that the relevant person holds about a person to the panel member who made the request if the relevant person believes that the disclosure is reasonably necessary for the performance of a function or exercise of a power under Chapter 14 by the panel member who made the request.

A relevant person means an official person or an information holder. See section 3(1).