31Confidentiality

31 Confidentiality

(1)  A receiver, manager or auditor appointed in respect of a conveyancer's business must not divulge information that has come to his or her knowledge in the course of performing functions under this Act except –

(a) to the conveyancer; or

(b) to the Director; or

(c) as otherwise required by law.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(2)  A person engaged in the administration of this Act must not divulge information disclosed in a report provided under this Part except –

(a) for the purpose of consideration of the report by the Director; or

(b) as is otherwise necessary for the proper administration of this Act; or

(c) as is otherwise permitted or required by law.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.