Memorandum of Understanding between SIRA and the Independent Review Office
The Independent Review Office (IRO) is an independent statutory office established under the Personal Injury Commission Act 2020, and handles enquiries and complaints regarding insurers under the workers compensation and motor accident insurance schemes.
SIRA and IRO have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the framework for cooperation, and the terms of data-sharing, consistent with the relevant laws and privacy standards.
Cooperation between SIRA and IRO in exchanging information is essential for the effective and efficient performance of the respective legislative functions of both agencies.
Privacy Impact Assessment
In drafting the MoU, SIRA and IRO commissioned a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) to evaluate the privacy impacts of sharing personal information between the two agencies.
The PIA made recommendations which have been incorporated into the MoU drafting and which are being implemented organisationally.