If we determine suicide or concerning or harmful sexual behaviour, we must create a person characteristic to record this.
CYRAS handbook – Creating a Person Record (staff resource)

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How to share information

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Sharing information about tamariki and rangatahi

Requesting and disclosing information helps us determine whether tamariki and rangatahi are in need of care, protection or assistance and to understand the support and services that they need.

Requesting information

The provisions make it clear we can request information if we believe it’s in the best interests of tamariki and will support their wellbeing or safety.
Disclosing information

Any decision to disclose information should be done to help support and protect tamariki or rangatahi, or assist their whānau or family to help tamariki or rangatahi as early as possible.
Consulting about sharing information

We must consult with te tamaiti or rangatahi about disclosing their information. It is also good practice to consult with others whose information we are sharing if it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Supporting definitions — Information sharing

Definitions of terms relating to information sharing from legislation, including the Privacy Act 2020, the Children's Act 2014 and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.

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