Does FOIA apply to local police?
Under the federal Freedom of Information Act and public records laws in all 50 states, anyone can request information from federal, state and local agencies like the FBI, the Environmental Protection Agency or your local police department.
What is an Official Information Act request?
The Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) allows people in New Zealand to request government information (official information). It must be made available unless there is a good reason to withhold it. Many Ministry staff are working remotely during COVID-19 Alert Levels.
What type of documents are not allowed in the Freedom of Information Act?
Information/data that is NOT covered by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) includes: Non-agency records and personal records. Public requests for access to physical artifacts or scientific samples (e.g. core samples, sediment, rocks, fossils, specimen samples, blood samples).
Can you request information from police?
The Data Protection Act 2018 gives you the right to ask if the police holds, or is processing, any personal data about you. This is called the right of access and is commonly known as making a subject access request or SAR. To make a subject access request, visit our Request information about myself or others page.
What information can be requested under the Freedom of Information Act?
You can ask for any information you think a public authority may hold. The right only covers recorded information which includes information held on computers, in emails and in printed or handwritten documents as well as images, video and audio recordings.
How do you write an official information request?
People in New Zealand can request government information (official information) and can expect it to be made available unless there is a good reason to withhold it….Making a Request
- [email protected].
- Telephone: (04) 495 6600.
- Postal address: 2 The Terrace, PO Box 329, Wellington 6140.
What is the purpose of the Official Information Act 1982?
8.20 The Official Information Act balances the Act’s purpose of progressively increasing the availability of official information against the need to protect official information to the extent consistent with the public interest and the preservation of personal privacy.
Do the police have to disclose evidence?
Disclosure happens in all criminal cases and the police – who investigate crimes and gather evidence – have an obligation to disclose any material they have that they think is ‘relevant’ to the case.
How do I request official information from the police?
Alternatively, you can download the Request for Official Information form (PDF 563KB) and deliver your completed request by email (if known), by hand, or by post to your nearest Police station or District Headquarters, or Police National Headquarters. You can also make your request by phone or in person.
Who can make a request under the Open Information Act?
New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, visitors to New Zealand, and body corporates registered or with a place of business in New Zealand can make a request under the OIA. You can expect the information to be made available unless there is good reason to withhold it.
What is the Official Information Act (OIA)?
The Official Information Act (OIA) sets out your rights to request official information. ‘Official information’ means any information held by the New Zealand Police, including: Reasons for decisions made about you.
Can a defendant request information about ongoing criminal proceedings?
If you are a defendant requesting information about ongoing criminal proceedings, your access to information will be managed within the provisions of the Criminal Disclosure Act 2008 and not the Privacy Act. You or your lawyer should contact the Police Officer in charge of the case for further information.
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