Section 25, The National Civil Registration Act, 2016

Notwithstanding anything contained in any other lawrelating to data protection, the Director-General shall provide information in relation to births, adoptions, deaths, marriages, divorces or nullities registered under this Act to - (a) the Minister responsible for defence for the purpose of the administration of the defence of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces; (b) the National Electoral Commission for the purpose of getting an updated register of voters for the conduct of public elections and referanda; (c) the Minister responsible for Internal Affairs for the purpose of- (i) determining entitlements to passports; 16 17 Duty to provide information. Financial year of Authority. Annual report. (ii) verifying the identity of persons applying for or holding passports; and (iii) determining the immigration or citizenship status of persons; (d) the National Social Security and Insurance Trust for the purpose of determining entitlement to, or control of, benefits under the National Social Security and Insurance Trust Act, 2001; (e) the Minister responsible for Transport for the purpose of the grant of driving licences and permits to persons; and (f) the National Revenue Authority for the purpose of the administration and consolidation of taxes under the Income Tax Act, 2000.