596Confidentiality of personal information

596 Confidentiality of personal information local regulatory authority means— (a) a council; or (b) another entity with functions under this Act; or (c) an entity prescribed by regulation. (a) a local regulatory authority; or (b) a member of a local regulatory authority; or (c) a member of the staff of the bar association or the law society; or (d) acting under the direction or authority of a local regulatory authority; or (e) providing advice, expertise or assistance to a local regulatory authority.

personal information means information or an opinion (including information or an opinion forming part of a database), that is recorded in any form and whether true or not, about an individual whose identity is apparent, or can be reasonably ascertained, from the information or opinion, but does not include information or an opinion prescribed by regulation. (i) makes a record of personal information about a person; and (ii) is reckless about whether the information is personal information about a person; or (i) does something that divulges personal information about a (A) the information is protected information about a (a) under this Act or another territory law, a law of the Commonwealth or a corresponding law; section applies, under this Act or another territory law;

(c) to a court or tribunal in the course of a proceeding; (d) under an order of a court or tribunal; (e) to the extent reasonably required to enable the investigation or enforcement of an offence or disciplinary action. (b) with the written consent of the practice or person; or (c) if divulging the information is necessary for properly conducting an investigation and making the report of the investigation; or (d) as provided in section 557 (Permitted disclosure of confidential