AusCheck responds to ad hoc requests for information under paragraphs 14(2)(b)(iii) and 14(2)(b)(iiia) of the AusCheck Act 2007.

During 2019–20, AusCheck received 18 requests for access to information stored in the AusCheck database for national security and law enforcement purposes, in comparison to 10 requests received in 2018–19.

Requests were received from the Australian Federal Police (nine requests) and the Department of Home Affairs, including the Australian Border Force (nine requests).