S.L. 595.18 Art. 4APower of the Agency to request information.

(1) In the performance of its functions, including but not limited to:

(a) assessing the suitability or eligibility of any individual to commence or continue receiving or benefiting from its services or schemes;

(b) verifying the completeness, accuracy or truthfulness of any submitted information or document;

(c) ensuring the provision of appropriate and effective support, services or assistance to its service users, the Agency shall have the power to request the relevant and necessary information, including but not limited to, details regarding any financial or other benefits, health status, or disability of any service user or otherwise beneficiary and from any person, including but not limited to, any ministry, department, authority, agency, government entity, voluntary organisation or other body.

(2) Any request or consultation referred to in sub-article (1) shall be limited to the information that is strictly necessary for the Agency to effectively fulfil its functions.

(3) Any person, including but not limited to, any ministry, department, authority, agency, government entity, voluntary organisation or other body, that communicates or otherwise makes available any information to the Agency in reply to a request or consultation as referred to in sub-article (1) shall be deemed to act lawfully.