Confidentiality of information
73 Confidentiality of information
A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person obtains information in the course of carrying out functions connected with the administration of this Act; and
(b) engages in conduct that results in the disclosure of the information to someone else.
Fault elements:
The person:
intentionally engages in the conduct; and
(b) is reckless as to whether the conduct would result in the disclosure of the information.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person disclosing information:
for the administration of this Act; or
(b) with the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or
for legal proceedings arising out of the operation of this Act.
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