205AC

Confidentiality

Current

(1)

A person must not disclose, record or use information that the person gained—

(a)

through involvement in the administration of this Act; or

(b)

because of an opportunity provided by the involvement.

Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.

(2)

However, a person may disclose, record or use the information—

(a)

in the discharge of a function under this Act; or

(b)

if it is authorised—

(i)

under another Act or a regulation; or

(ii)

by the person to whom the information relates; or

(c)

in a proceeding before a court or tribunal in which the information is relevant.

(3)

In this section—

disclose information means—

(a)

intentionally or recklessly disclose the information; or

(b)

allow access to the information.

information includes a digital photo and digitised signature.

Regulations

This provision refers to the regulations (a regulation). Made under this Act:

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