113Confidentiality

113 Confidentiality

(1)  A person, in discharging any responsibilities under this Act as a member of the Commission or an officer appointed under section 112, who obtains information of a confidential or personal nature about a person, must not disclose the information except as authorised or required under subsection (2) .

(2)  The information may be disclosed if –

(a) the disclosure is authorised or required by law or any court; or

(b) the disclosure is made for or in connection with the reporting or lawful investigation of a crime or unlawful act (whether actual or prospective); or

(c) the Commissioner authorises the disclosure; or

(d) the person making the disclosure reasonably believes it to be necessary in connection with the administration of this Act; or

(e) the prescribed circumstances exist in relation to the disclosure.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.