Disclosure of information for research purposes
787 Disclosure of information for research purposes
The registrar of the Mental Health Court may disclose relevant information about a patient to a person undertaking research if—
the registrar is satisfied the research is genuine; and
the president of the Mental Health Court approves the disclosure; and
the person gives a written undertaking to preserve the confidentiality of the information.
The executive officer of the tribunal may disclose relevant information about a patient to a person undertaking research if—
the executive officer is satisfied the research is genuine; and
the president of the tribunal approves the disclosure; and
the person gives a written undertaking to preserve the confidentiality of the information.
A person must not contravene an undertaking given under subsection (1)(c) or (2)(c).
Maximum penalty for subsection (3)—200 penalty units.
In this section—
relevant information means information that is confidential information disclosed to the Mental Health Court or tribunal.
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