 appropriate to do so. In deciding if it is appropriate to disclose the information where any of the information is about a child:  if the child is an adopted child, their welfare must be the paramount consideration;  in the case of any other child, the agency must have particular regard to their welfare. 219 11.56. The agency must also consider:  the welfare of the adopted person (where the adopted person is not a child)  any views obtained, including the views of any parent or guardian of the child (and the views of the child if appropriate);  all the other circumstances of the case. 11.57. Although the adoption agency has the discretion to disclose protected information if it considers it appropriate to do so, its discretion is more limited where that information concerns a child. Protected information will only normally be disclosed where the agency is satisfied that it is in the interests of the child’s welfare to make the disclosure. 11.58. Any decision made is not a qualifying determination as defined in AIR 15 and thus there is no right to request an independent review. Independent review: AIR 15 11.59. When the agency’s decision-maker makes a qualifying determination, i.e.:  not to proceed with an application from any person for disclosure of protected information;  to disclose information against the express views of the person the information is about;  not to disclose information about a person to the applicant where that person has expressed the view that the information should be disclosed. In relation to an application under section 61 of the Act, the agency must notify the relevant person in writing, clearly stating the reasons for reaching the determination. The notification must also advise the relevant person of their right to apply to the Sec