Scott said athletes should rekindle their faith in the system.
"Certainly if athletes had their privacy breached, that would be a major concern and something to address.
"A lot of people have already contacted me about the process. We will provide a secure and dedicated email address for people to contact Michael Heron.
"The separation [of the review from HPSNZ and CNZ] gives independence and credibility."
However, that's easier said than done given the previous leaks.
CNZ chairman Tony Mitchell said the country's elite cyclists received help from sports psychologists after the initial revelations.
"They have been a key part [of coping] with the media coverage, to make sure the athletes are okay, have a voice and can raise any concerns either privately or with a group.
"They got good support networks around them.
"Cycling New Zealand values people and performance equally. There's no place for inappropriate behaviour of any kind."
Mitchell said significant changes had taken place at CNZ over the last 18 months after the Rio Olympics, aimed at improving culture, leadership and planning.
He said chief executive Andrew Matheson had advised them of an official complaint, on record, several weeks ago.
However, Matheson had not returned to work since last Friday due to "health reasons".
"He has the support of the board and we hope he returns to work soon," Mitchell said.
"We have some questions for Andrew, but all the sponsors and partners I've talked to about the current situation have been supportive of him."
One school of thought would suggest Matheson was in a difficult position when faced with the allegations about Peden.
He could not act on anonymous testimony in the wake of the Rio Games, yet it took until a few weeks ago before anyone was prepared to publicly state their case. The logic and justification behind the gap in-between will be a fascinating component to the review.
Heron has been involved in similar work with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, the Ministry of Primary Industries and the All Blacks 2007 World Cup campaign.
He also has knowledge of the sport sector in New Zealand, notably as a former chair of Drug Free Sport New Zealand, current conduct commissioner for New Zealand Cricket and the International Cricket Council and as judicial commissioner for SANZAAR and New Zealand Rugby.
Heron has been labelled as an "independent reviewer", yet is appointed by HPSNZ.
Scott said once the terms of reference had been signed off Heron would be working "completely separately to our organization and does not report to me".
However, that seems contrary to point 3.2 of the terms of reference which states: "During the course of the Review, the Reviewer shall provide regular updates on progress to the HPSNZ Chairperson and HPSNZ Chief Executive".
The taxpayer will invest $4.4 million in CNZ via HPSNZ this year. HPSNZ will fund the overall review. Accountability and in-depth answers are expected.
The key scope of the review are as follows:
For Cycling New Zealand:
1. Determine whether the allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the CNZ's high performance programme are true.
2. Review CNZ's response to such allegations and behaviours and assess whether such response was adequate and appropriate, including the actions taken by CNZ prior to the allegations' public disclosure on May 30, 2018.
3. Consider any other information of alleged inappropriate relationships, bullying, or other inappropriate behaviour in the CNZ HP programme.
4. Assess the culture of the CNZ HP programme including allegations of a "toxic environment".
For High Performance Sport New Zealand:
1. Identify the information received and steps taken by HPSNZ in the Rio debrief including whether there were any allegations made or evidence alleged of inappropriate behaviour within the CNZ HP programme, and if so, when and how that occurred.
2. Identify whether HPSNZ received any other information from the beginning of 2016 or after, containing any allegations or evidence of alleged inappropriate behaviour within the CNZ HP programme.
3. Review HPSNZ's response to all such allegations and behaviours and assess whether or not the steps taken were adequate and appropriate.
4. Identify how information was obtained by HPSNZ in the Rio debrief and how and when it obtained any other information about alleged inappropriate behaviour; and identify how such information was held, used and disclosed by HPSNZ.
For both:
1. Review the rules, policies, procedures, codes of conduct and systems of CNZ and HPSNZ relating to the management of athletes, coaches, other support personnel.
2. Refer any information obtained about employees or contractors of CNZ and HPSNZ which may give rise to further action, to the Cycling NZ or HPSNZ chief executive – depending on which party it applies to - unless such information relates specifically to the CEOs.
3. Provide advice and recommendations on the steps CNZ or HPSNZ should take as a result of the findings, consistent with HPSNZ's ambition to create a world-leading sustainable high performance sport system.
