s 22
In forceDefence for use of information in good faith
Part 2Public health surveillance
Division 8Confidentiality of information
22 Defence for use of information in good faith
Section 21 does not apply if:
(a)
a person obtains protected information for a permissible purpose; and
(b)
the person makes a record of, or discloses or otherwise uses, the information in good faith:
(i)
in performing, or purportedly performing, his or her functions or duties under this Part on behalf of a responsible Commonwealth, State or Territory body; or
(ii)
in exercising, or purportedly exercising, his or her powers under this Part on behalf of a responsible Commonwealth, State or Territory body.
Note:
A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this section: see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.
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