Child Care Act 1972
12JAuthorised access to and use of protected information
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12J Authorised access to and use of protected information
(1) A person may obtain protected information if the information is obtained for a permitted purpose.
Note: In certain circumstances it is an offence for a person to obtain protected information without authority (see section 12K).
(2) A person may: (a) make a record of protected information; or (b) disclose protected information to any person; or (c) otherwise use protected information; if the record, disclosure or use made of the information by the person is made: (d) for a permitted purpose; or (e) for the purpose for which the information was disclosed to the person under section 12M or 12N.
Note: In certain circumstances it is an offence for a person to use protected information without authority (see section 12L).