Confidentiality and provision of information
68 Confidentiality and provision of information
A person must not divulge or communicate information acquired by reason of being, or having been, employed or engaged in, or in connection with, the administration of this Act, except—
with the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or
in connection with the administration, operation or enforcement of this or any other Act; or
to a person concerned in the administration, operation or enforcement of a corresponding law; or
for the purposes of legal proceedings; or
as authorised by the regulations.
A person employed or engaged in the administration of this Act is authorised to provide prescribed information or documents to another person or body in accordance with the regulations.
The regulations may place restrictions on the disclosure of information or documents provided under subsection (1) or (2).
Subsection (2) operates despite any other Act or law.
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