Photo Identification Card Act 2008
sec.46Confidentiality
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sec.46 Confidentiality
A person must not disclose, record or use information that the person gained— through involvement in the administration of this Act; or because of an opportunity provided by the involvement. Maximum penalty—200 penalty units. However, a person may disclose, record or use the information— in the discharge of a function under this Act; or if it is authorised— under another Act or a regulation; or by the person to whom the information relates; or in a proceeding before a court or tribunal in which the information is relevant. In this section— disclose information means— intentionally or recklessly disclose the information; or allow access to the information. information includes a digital photo and digitised signature. (sec.46-ssec.1) A person must not disclose, record or use information that the person gained— through involvement in the administration of this Act; or because of an opportunity provided by the involvement. Maximum penalty—200 penalty units. (sec.46-ssec.2) However, a person may disclose, record or use the information— in the discharge of a function under this Act; or if it is authorised— under another Act or a regulation; or by the person to whom the information relates; or in a proceeding before a court or tribunal in which the information is relevant. (sec.46-ssec.3) In this section— disclose information means— intentionally or recklessly disclose the information; or allow access to the information. information includes a digital photo and digitised signature.
- (a) through involvement in the administration of this Act; or
- (b) because of an opportunity provided by the involvement.
- (a) in the discharge of a function under this Act; or
- (b) if it is authorised— (i) under another Act or a regulation; or (ii) by the person to whom the information relates; or
- (i) under another Act or a regulation; or
- (ii) by the person to whom the information relates; or
- (c) in a proceeding before a court or tribunal in which the information is relevant.
- (i) under another Act or a regulation; or
- (ii) by the person to whom the information relates; or
- (a) intentionally or recklessly disclose the information; or
- (b) allow access to the information.