Confidentiality of information
50 Confidentiality of information
A person who obtains information or gains access to a document in exercising a power or function under this Act must not—
disclose to another person—
the information; or
the contents of or information contained in the document; or
give access to the document to another person; or
use the information or document for any purpose. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty:
in the case of an individual—$10 000;
in the case of a body corporate—$50 000.
Subsection (1) does not apply to the disclosure of information, or the giving of access to a document or the use of information or a document—
about a person, with the person's consent; or
that is necessary for the exercise of a power or function under this Act; or
that is made or given by the Commissioner or a person authorised by the Commissioner if the Commissioner reasonably believes the disclosure, access or use—
is necessary for administering, monitoring or enforcing compliance with this Act; or
is necessary for administering, monitoring or enforcing compliance with a relevant law; or
is necessary for the administration or enforcement of another Act or law prescribed by the regulations; or
is necessary for the administration or enforcement of another Act or law, if the disclosure, access or use is necessary to lessen or prevent a serious risk to public health or safety or to otherwise protect the public interest; or
that is required by a court, tribunal, authority or person having lawful authority to require the production of documents or the answering of questions; or
that is required or authorised under a law; or
to a Minister.
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