Disclosure of information prohibited
55 Disclosure of information prohibited
A person who is or has been a relevant person must not disclose to any other person, whether directly or indirectly, any protected information except to the extent necessary to—
S. 55(a) amended by No. 63/2016 s. 13(2).
perform functions or exercise powers under this Act or under any other Act; or
S. 55(b) amended by No. 4/2017 s. 10(h).
give information that he or she is expressly authorised, permitted or required to give under this Act or under any other Act.
Penalty: 60 penalty units.
Note to s. 55 inserted by No. 23/2017 s. 33.
Note
See also Part 5A of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 in respect of the use and disclosure obligations of persons or bodies prescribed to be information sharing entities under that Act.
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