Altering or Destroying Documents

UWA cannot alter a document in a way that obliterates, removes information or results in the destruction of the document, without the approval of the Information Commissioner.

The Information Commissioner can only give approval to obliterate or remove information, or destroy a document, if:

• It is impracticable to retain the information; or
• In the opinion of the Commissioner, the prejudice or disadvantage caused to the applicant by the continued existence of the information outweighs the public interest in maintaining a complete record.