Confidentiality of information
148 Confidentiality of information
A person commits an offence if the person:
(a) obtains information in the course of performing functions connected with the administration of this Act; and
intentionally engages in conduct; and
(c) the conduct results in the disclosure or use of the information or a record being made of the information.
Maximum penalty: 400 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.
Strict liability applies to subsection (1)(a).
Subsection (1) does not apply if:
the person discloses, uses or makes a record of the information:
for the administration of this Act; or
(ii) with the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or
(iii) for legal proceedings arising out of the operation of this Act; or
the information is otherwise available to the public.
Note for subsection (3)
In addition to the circumstances mentioned in section 148(3), a person who discloses confidential information or uses, or makes a record of, confidential information will not be criminally responsible for an offence if disclosing, using, or making a record of, the information is justified or excused by or under a law (see section 43BE of the Criminal Code).
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