Confidentiality
125 Confidentiality
A person must not, directly or indirectly, disclose information obtained in the course of the administration or operation of this
Act except—
for the purposes of the administration or enforcement of this Act; or
for the purposes of referring the matter to a law enforcement, or a regulatory agency or person exercising official duties in relation to a health profession or otherwise related to the operation of this
Act; or
for the purposes of a criminal proceeding or a proceeding for the imposition of a penalty; or
if the disclosure is reasonably necessary for the protection of the lawful interests of that person; or
as is otherwise required or authorised by or under this or any other
Act.
Maximum penalty: $20 000.
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