Public Records Act 2005

30 Exemptions

• (1) The Chief Archivist may, on such terms and conditions (if any) that the Chief Archivist thinks appropriate, exempt a public office or a local authority that has requested the exemption from compliance with a standard or instruction issued by the Chief Archivist.

  (2) The administrative head of the public office or local authority in respect of which a decision is taken under subsection (1) may appeal against the decision under section 51.