Safe custody of questionnaires, records and documents18

1

Any person having custody, whether on that person’s own behalf or on behalf of any other person, of questionnaires or other records and documents (including any records and documents stored on or accessed through a census electronic device) containing personal information relating to the census must keep those questionnaires, records and documents in such manner as to prevent any unauthorised person having access to them.

2

When directed to do so by the Authority, any appointee must send the Authority all questionnaires, records and documents in that appointee’s possession, including any records and documents stored on or accessed through a census electronic device.

3

The Authority must arrange for the secure storage of—

a

completed questionnaires,

b

any other paper or electronic records and documents containing personal information relating to the census, and

c

any census electronic devices whilst such devices contain personal information relating to the census or through which such personal information remains accessible.