Accessing Client Files Guide

Summary

To access files under new zealands privacy act and official information act, include your clients details, specific information requested, and your contact info. Consult a local lawyer for assistance.

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To draft a request for access to files under the Privacy Act and the Official Information Act in New Zealand, you can follow this template:
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[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, Postal Code]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Date]
Oranga Tamariki
[Address]
[City, Postal Code]
Subject: Request for Access to Information under the Privacy Act and Official Information Act
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing on behalf of my client, [Client's Full Name], to formally request access to the following information:
*. [Specify the exact files or information you are requesting]
*. [Any additional details that can help identify the information]
The purpose of this request is [state reason if necessary]. In accordance with the Privacy Act and Official Information Act, I expect a response within the statutory timeframe.
Please contact me at [Your Contact Information] if you need further clarification.
Thank you for your assistance.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Position/Title, if applicable]
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Make sure to fill in the placeholders with the relevant information. If you need further legal assistance, consulting a local lawyer is recommended.