Enforcement notice may signal tougher PAIA scrutiny for companies
The Information Regulator’s decision suggests companies may face closer scrutiny when they rely on commercial-confidentiality grounds to refuse access to records.
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Regulator pushes for tougher PAIA enforcement to combat low compliance
Key proposed amendments include imposing fines for non-compliance, enhancing the Information Regulator’s authority to issue directives, and introducing search-and-seizure powers.
