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49 Secrecy

A person who discloses any information that has been furnished to him or obtained by him under this Act, or in connection with the execution of this Act, commits an offence unless the disclosure is made —

(a)

with the consent of the person carrying on or operating the business to which that information relates; or

(aa)

under section 24A; or

(b)

for the purpose of giving effect to the objects of this Act and in the performance of a duty under this Act.

Penalty: A fine not exceeding $2 000, or imprisonment for 12 months, or both such fine and imprisonment.

[Section 49 amended: No. 21 of 2006 Sch. 3 cl. 5(9).]

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