284ADisclosure of information by authorised person

284A Disclosure of information by authorised person (1) An authorised person may disclose to another authorised person any information obtained by the authorised person in carrying out a function under this Act or any other Act if— (a) the disclosure is authorised by the person to whom the information relates; or (b) the disclosure is authorised or required by or under this Act or any other Act; or (c) the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that the disclosure is necessary to enable the authorised person or the other authorised person to perform a function under this Act or a relevant Act, including— (i) preparing assessment reports, progress reports, treatment and supervision plans or any other reports or documents required by this Act; or (ii) making or responding to an application under this Act; or (iii) preparing and reviewing coordinated services plans; or (iv) delivering services or providing for the delivery of services in accordance with coordinated services plans; or (v) managing any offender under— (A) this Act; or (B) the **Corrections Act 1986**; or (C) the **Sentencing Act 1991**. (2) An authorised person may disclose to any person any information obtained by the authorised person in carrying out a function under this Act or any other Act if— (a) the disclosure is authorised by the person to whom the information relates; or (b) the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that the disclosure is necessary— (ii) to reduce the risk of any offender engaging in any behaviour or conduct that threatens the safety of any person (including the offender); or (3) A person who is or has been an authorised person must not disclose any information obtained by the person in carrying out a function under this Act unless— (a) the disclosure is authorised by this section; or (b) the Secretary has under section 289A authorised the disclosure; or (c) the Secretary has under section 289A approved the publication of research based on the information that is disclosed. (4) An authorised person may disclose information given to the Authority that is not disclosed in a decision of the Authority, or in any reasons given by the Authority for a decision of the Authority, if— (a) the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that it is necessary to disclose the information for the administration of this Act; or (b) the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that it is necessary to disclose the information for the preparation for, conduct of or participation in— (i) a proceeding in any court; or (ii) a proceeding before a tribunal; or (iii) an inquest or investigation held by a coroner; or (c) the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that the disclosure is necessary— (ii) to reduce the risk of any offender engaging in any behaviour or conduct that threatens the safety of any person (including the offender); or (5) Section 277 does not apply to the disclosure of information under this section. (6) Nothing in this section limits or affects any requirement imposed by any other provision of this Act for the Secretary to notify the Authority or the Adult Parole Board of any matter.