Animal Research Act 1985
54DConfidentiality
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54D Confidentiality
54D Confidentiality
(1) A suitable individual or an animal rescue organisation with whom a relevant animal is rehomed under section 54C must not disclose identifying information about an authorised person who kept the animal for animal research.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the disclosure is made—
(a) with the consent of the authorised person, or
(b) in connection with the administration or execution of this Act, or
(c) for the purposes of any legal proceedings arising out of this Act, or
(d) with other lawful excuse.
s 54D: Ins 2022 No 66, Sch 1[4].