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Confidentiality |
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| 25.1 |
The ODPP has obligations in respect of confidentiality and privacy pursuant to the Northern Territory Principles and Code of Conduct and the Information Act. |
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| 25.2 |
Information about a case other than what is on the public record should not be released without authority from either the Director or Deputy Director subject to the following exceptions: |
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the release of information to victims to meet Crimes (Victims Assistance) Act obligations - Guideline 24: Crimes (Victims Assistance) Act Applications; |
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the duty of full and early disclosure of the prosecution case to the defence -Guideline 8: Disclosure and; |
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the release of information to the media - Guideline 26: Media. |
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| 25.3 |
A prosecutor may release information to police as required for investigative, prosecution and consultative processes. However internal memoranda (including opinions) should not be released without first obtaining the approval of the Director or the Deputy Director. |
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| 25.4 |
Any request from individuals, other agencies or the media for information (including internal office documents) which is not a matter of public record or governed by these Guidelines should be referred to the Solicitor to the Director. |
