sec.97Use or disclosure for authorised purpose

sec.97 Use or disclosure for authorised purpose

The person may use or disclose the confidential information as follows— to the extent the use or disclosure is required or permitted under this Act or necessary to perform the person’s functions under this Act; if the person to whom the information relates is an adult—with the person’s consent; if the person to whom the information relates is a child—with the consent of a parent of the child; if the person to whom the information relates is a school or not-for-profit organisation—with the consent of the school or not-for-profit organisation; for a purpose directly related to a child’s protection or wellbeing; in compliance with lawful process requiring production of documents or giving of evidence before a court or tribunal; if otherwise required or permitted under another law.

• (a) to the extent the use or disclosure is required or permitted under this Act or necessary to perform the person’s functions under this Act;
• (b) if the person to whom the information relates is an adult—with the person’s consent;
• (c) if the person to whom the information relates is a child—with the consent of a parent of the child;
• (d) if the person to whom the information relates is a school or not-for-profit organisation—with the consent of the school or not-for-profit organisation;
• (e) for a purpose directly related to a child’s protection or wellbeing;
• (f) in compliance with lawful process requiring production of documents or giving of evidence before a court or tribunal;
• (g) if otherwise required or permitted under another law.