Public Health Act 2016

In this section —

the personal details of a person; or

information about the whereabouts of a person; or

information about the state of health of a person; or

information of a kind prescribed by the regulations;

accommodation;

catering;

clothing and personal items;

registration and inquiry services for the purpose of enabling individuals to be traced, families to be reunited and inquiries answered;

financial assistance.

For emergency management purposes, an emergency officer may disclose relevant information —

to a public authority; and

if the regulations so provide —

to a person or body engaged by a public authority to provide welfare services; and

in accordance with those regulations.

For emergency management purposes, if the regulations so provide, a public authority, person or body to which or whom relevant information is disclosed under subsection (2) may further disclose the information in accordance with those regulations.

For emergency management purposes, an emergency officer may request a public authority that holds relevant information to disclose the information to the emergency officer.

If information is disclosed, in good faith, under subsection (2) or (3) or in compliance with a request under subsection (4) —

no civil or criminal liability is incurred in respect of the disclosure; and

the disclosure is not to be regarded as —

a breach of any duty of confidentiality or secrecy imposed by law; or

a breach of professional ethics or standards or any principles of conduct applicable to a person’s employment; or

unprofessional conduct.

The Chief Health Officer must establish procedures for the disclosure of information under subsection (2)(a).