24FKUnauthorised disclosure of information

24FK Unauthorised disclosure of information

(1) A person who is or was an entrusted person commits an offence if: (a) the person (whether directly or indirectly and whether while, or after ceasing to be, an entrusted person): (i) makes a record of any information; or (ii) discloses any information; and (b) the person obtained the information in the course of or for the purposes of: (i) performing functions or duties, or exercising powers, under this Part; or (ii) assisting another person to perform functions or duties, or exercise powers, under this Part.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months or 30 penalty units, or both.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the making of the record, or the disclosing of the information, is authorised by sections 24FL to 24FR.