FOI Request: Access to Data Sharing Agreements and Related Documents
Dear Department of Veterans' Affairs,
I, Trent Morrison-Francis, am requesting access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982. Specifically, I am seeking:
All active Memorandum of Understanding, Heads of Agreement, Data Sharing Agreements, and Service Contracts that result in the sharing of veteran data, even if de-identified.
Similar documents for programs that ceased within the last 10 years.
I prefer to receive these documents electronically via the Right to Know system by responding to the email through which this request has been sent.
Thank you for your attention to this request. I look forward to your prompt response.
Sincerely,
Trent Morrison-Francis
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Dear Mr Morrison-Francis,
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (the department) has received your
request for access to information under the Freedom of Information Act
1982 (FOI Act). I note you have requested access to the following:
''I am seeking:
All active Memorandum of Understanding, Heads of Agreement, Data Sharing
Agreements, and Service Contracts that result in the sharing of veteran
data, even if de-identified.
Similar documents for programs that ceased within the last 10 years.'’
Your request was received by the department on 31 October 2023 and the
ordinary 30 day statutory period for processing your request commenced
from the day after that date.
If we are in a position to make a decision on your request earlier than
this date, we will endeavour to do so.
The statutory period may also be extended if we need to consult third
parties or for other reasons permitted under the FOI Act. We will advise
you if this happens.
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charges that will apply to your request for non-personal information
before we process any requested documents or impose a final charge.
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[2][DVA request email]
Yours sincerely
Arthur Information Access Registrations Officer
Position Number – 62341836
Information Access Unit
Ministerial, International & Stakeholder Relations Branch
Ministerial, Communication & Engagement Division
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)
[3][DVA request email]
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Good afternoon Mr Morrison-Francis
Thank you for your FOI request. In reviewing your scope, I do have some
follow up questions related and am hoping you could provide some
clarification.
Your scope is:
“All active Memorandum of Understanding, Heads of Agreement, Data Sharing
Agreements, and Service Contracts that result in the sharing of veteran
data, even if de-identified.
Similar documents for programs that ceased within the last 10 years.”
With regards to sharing of Veteran Data, is there a specific type of
veteran data you are referring to? Does Veteran Data mean veteran personal
information only or does Veteran Data mean another type altogether?
Additionally, you are requesting a variety of agreement types that could
cover a multitude of external agencies. I wanted to confirm whether there
was a specific agreement and or agency that we might have an agreement
with that you’re seeking?
Any additional information or clarification you can provide would be
greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
Joshua | A/g Assistant Director
Position Number: 62336362
Information Access Unit
Ministerial, International & Stakeholder Relations Branch
Ministerial, Communication & Engagement Division
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)
[1][DVA request email]
[2]www.dva.gov.au
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Dear INFORMATION.ACCESS,
I am asking for any agreements that affect more then 10 veterans where your department provides veterans data to a third party such as University for SA, Services Australia, RSL etc
Yours sincerely,
Trent Morrison-Francis
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appreciate your patience.
Good morning Mr Morrison-Francis
I would like to apologise for the delay in relation to your information
access request.
Please find attached a practical refusal notice in relation to your
request under LEX 62195.
We ask you review and let us know if you have any questions related to
this.
Kind regards
Joshua | Assistant Director
Position Number: 62336362
Information Access Unit
Ministerial, International & Stakeholder Relations Branch
Ministerial, Communication & Engagement Division
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)
[1][DVA request email]
[2]www.dva.gov.au
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Good morning Mr Morrison-Francis
Please find attached the practical refusal letter related to your request
under LEX 62195.
Kind regards
Joshua | Assistant Director
Position Number: 62336362
Information Access Unit
Ministerial, International & Stakeholder Relations Branch
Ministerial, Communication & Engagement Division
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)
[1][DVA request email]
[2]www.dva.gov.au
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