PART 4
PROCEDURES
(a) _
be satisfied that the public interest in the disclosure of the data
substantially outweighs the right to privacy of a person whose
privacy may be affected as a result of the disclosure; and
(b)
consider any matters relevant to giving the approval, including the
following:
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the volume and nature of the data to be disclosed; or
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the gravity of the conduct being investigated; or
(iti) _ the likely usefulness of the data to the investigation; or
(iv)
the purpose for which access to the data is requested.
(3)
A service provider must comply with a request under subsection (1), as
soon as practicable, after receiving the request.
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(4)
A service provider who fails to comply with subsection (3) commits an
offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding VT2,000,000.
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Request for access to traffic data in real time
The Commissioner may, in writing, request a service provider to provide
access to records of traffic data in real time for up to 90 days, if the access
is reasonably necessary for:
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the enforcement of an offence punishable, on conviction, by
imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years under this Act or
any other Act; or
(b)
(2)
for the enforcement ofa foreign serious offence made under the
Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act.
Prior to making a request under subsection (1), the Commissioner must:
(a)
(b)
be satisfied that the public interest m accessing the records
substantially outweighs the right to privacy of a person whose
privacy may be affected as a result of the access; and
consider any matters relevant to giving the approval, including the
following:
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the volume and nature of the records to be disclosed; or
(ii) _ the gravity of the conduct being investigated; or
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