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Telecommunications Act 1997
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#### 301 Communications for maritime purposes
If information or a document is disclosed to a person as permitted by section 288 or this section, the person must not disclose or use the information or document unless:
(a) the disclosure or use is reasonably necessary for the purpose of the preservation of human life at sea; or
(b) the disclosure or use:
(i) relates to the location of a vessel at sea; and
(ii) is made for maritime communications purposes.
> Note: Section 288 deals with the disclosure or use of information or documents where the disclosure or use is made for certain maritime purposes.