70Improper disclosure of information

70 Improper disclosure of information

70 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 or the Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 or other enabling legislation, or

(c) for the purpose of any legal proceedings arising out of this Act or the Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 or other 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.

ss 67–70: Ins 2013 No 94, Sch 1 [25].