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Privacy (Tax File Number) Rule 2015
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## 9. TFNs provided incidentally
If an individual provides information to a TFN recipient which includes a TFN, for a purpose not connected with the operation of a taxation law, personal assistance law or superannuation law:
(a) the individual providing the information may remove the TFN, and
(b) if the individual does not remove the TFN, the TFN recipient must not use or disclose the TFN or record the TFN in a way that is inconsistent with the TAA or the TFN Rule.