- Laws of Fiji

[RO 23] Exception to section 22 relating to security purposes23

(1) Subject to section 22, a police officer may disclose or communicate any information to an officer of a Government department or public body where the information communicated or disclosed was done—

(a)with the consent of the person concerned; and
(b)for the purposes of vetting that person for security purposes.

(2) An information communicated or disclosed under subsection (1), may be further communicated between Government departments or public bodies—

(a)for the purposes of vetting the person to whom the information relates for security purposes; or
(b)for the purposes of enabling a Government department or public body to determine the suitability or eligibility of the person to whom the information relates for employment or office, continuance in employment or office, or removal from employment or office.