276Application of confidentiality provisions in other Acts and instruments

#### 276 Application of confidentiality provisions in other Acts and instruments (1) If: (a) a provision of an Act (other than this Act) or an instrument made under an Act prohibits the disclosure of information by persons who: (i) are included in a particular class of persons; and (ii) obtain the information in the performance or exercise of functions or powers under the Act or instrument; and (b) an entrusted person obtains any such information in the performance or exercise of the entrusted person’s functions or powers as an entrusted person; the provision applies to the entrusted person as if the entrusted person: (c) were included in the particular class of persons; and (d) obtained the information in the performance or exercise of functions or powers under the Act or instrument. (2) Paragraph (1)(a) applies whether the provision prohibits the disclosure of information absolutely, in certain circumstances only or subject to conditions.