77Disclosure of information

77 Disclosure of information

77 Disclosure of information

A person must not disclose information obtained in the administration of this Act, or otherwise obtained in connection with the exercise of the person’s functions under this Act, unless the disclosure is made—

(a) with the agreement of the person from whom the information was obtained, or

(b) for the administration of this Act, or

(c) for the purpose of legal proceedings in relation to this Act or a report about the legal proceedings, or

(d) in accordance with a requirement under the Ombudsman Act 1974, or

(e) with another lawful excuse.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—100 penalty units.