Duty of confidentiality

In force

(1)

This section applies to a person who—

(a)

is, or has been, any of the following persons performing functions under or relating to the administration of this Act—

(i)

the chief executive;

(ii)

a public service employee in the department;

(iii)

an authorised person; and

(b)

in that capacity, acquired confidential information about another person or has access to, or custody of, confidential information about another person.

(2)

The person must not use or disclose the confidential information to anyone else, other than under this part.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.

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