In addition to any other powers, in the conduct of an external review, the Information Commissioner has the power to:
The Information Commissioner does not have power to direct access to a document or part of a document that is exempt or contrary to the public interest. Any decision of the Information Commissioner under this section has the same effect as a decision of the agency or Minister.
Grounds on which access may be refused
Power to make preliminary inquiries
Better reasons
Access to documents
Access in a particular form
Requiring a search
Requiring information, documents and attendance
Examining witnesses
Last updated: December 20, 2021