55Confidentiality

55 Confidentiality

(1)  A person who is, or has been, employed in performing functions related to the administration of this Act must not disclose confidential information acquired in the course, or as a result, of performing those functions except –

(a) in the course of carrying out official duties; or

(b) as authorised by the person to whom the duty of confidentiality is owed; or

(c) as authorised by the regulations; or

(d) as required by a court or other lawfully constituted authority; or

(e) as authorised by the Secretary after consultation, where practicable, with the person to whom the duty of confidentiality is owed.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 200 penalty units.

(2)  No civil liability attaches to any person for a disclosure of confidential information made as authorised under subsection (1) .