Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997
69Offence: improper disclosure of information
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69 Offence: improper disclosure of information
69 Offence: improper disclosure of information
A person must not disclose information obtained in exercising a function under this Act unless the disclosure is made:
(a) with the consent of the person to whom the information relates, or
(b) in connection with the execution or administration of this Act, the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 or enabling legislation, or
(c) for the purpose of any legal proceedings arising out of this Act, the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 or enabling legislation or any report of such proceedings, or
(d) with other legal excuse.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in the case of a corporation—100 penalty units, or
(b) in any other case—50 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months, or both.
s 69: Am 2002 No 119, Sch 3 [18]. Subst 2013 No 94, Sch 2.2 [31].