Confidentiality
49 Confidentiality
A person must not disclose information relating to a youth or resident of a training centre, being information obtained (whether by the person or some other person) in the administration or enforcement of this Act, except—
as required or authorised by this Act or any other Act or law; or
as reasonably required in connection with the administration or enforcement of this Act or any other prescribed Act; or
if, in the opinion of the Chief Executive, it is necessary to disclose the information in order to avert a serious risk to public safety;
or
for the purposes of legal proceedings arising out of the administration or enforcement of this Act; or
to a government agency or instrumentality of this State, the
Commonwealth or another State or Territory of the Commonwealth for the purposes of the proper performance of its functions; or
with the consent of the youth or resident to whom the information relates.
Maximum penalty: $10 000.
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