50Unauthorised disclosure or dishonest collection of information

50 Unauthorised disclosure or dishonest collection of information

50 Unauthorised disclosure or dishonest collection of information

(1) A person who discloses any information obtained by the person in the exercise of functions under this Act is guilty of an offence unless the disclosure—

(a) is made in good faith for the purposes of the exercise of a function under this Act or in connection with administrative review (including internal review) under the Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 of a decision under this Act, or

(b) is made with the consent of the person to whom the information relates, or

(c) is ordered by a court, or any other body or person exercising judicial functions, for the purposes of the hearing or determination by the court, body or person of any matter, or

(d) is made with other lawful excuse.

(2) A person who dishonestly obtains confidential information relating to the exercise of functions under this Act is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty—100 penalty units, or imprisonment for 6 months, or both.