143Confidentiality#

(1) A person must not disclose, record or use information that the person gained— (a) through involvement in the administration of this Act; or

(b) because of an opportunity provided by the involvement. Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.

(2) However, a person may disclose, record or use the information— (a) in the discharge of a function under this Act; or (b) if it is authorised— (i) under another Act or a regulation; or (ii) by the person to whom the information relates; or (c) in a proceeding before a court or tribunal in which the information is relevant.

(3) In this section— disclose information means— (a) intentionally or recklessly disclose the information; or (b) allow access to the information. information includes— (a) a specimen provided by or taken from a person; and (b) a digital photo and digitised signature.

Source: TORUM Act 1995 · pages 391–392 Open PDF at this page Search this document