Disclosing information about assumed identity
26 Disclosing information about assumed identity
A person is guilty of an offence if—
the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly discloses information that the person knows or is reckless as to whether it reveals, or is likely to reveal, that an assumed identity acquired or used by another person is not the other person's real identity; and
the person knows, or is reckless as to whether, the disclosure is not made—
in connection with the administration or execution of this Act or a corresponding law; or
for the purposes of proceedings arising out of or otherwise related to this Act or a corresponding law or of a report of any such proceedings; or
in accordance with any requirement imposed by law.
Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
A person is guilty of an offence against this subsection if the person commits an offence against subsection (1) in circumstances in which—
the person intends to endanger the health or safety of another or prejudice the effective conduct of an investigation or intelligence gathering in relation to criminal activity; or
the person knows, or is reckless as to whether, the disclosure of the information—
endangers or will endanger the health or safety of another; or
prejudices or will prejudice the effective conduct of an investigation or intelligence gathering in relation to criminal activity.
Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.
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