151FUsing or disclosing ECS information to prepare for etc. ECS outage events

#### 151F Using or disclosing ECS information to prepare for etc. ECS outage events (1) This section applies in relation to information (ECS information) obtained or generated by a person in the course of, or for the purposes of, performing functions or duties, or exercising powers, under this Division or Division 3 or 5. (2) The Custodian and the ACMA may use or disclose ECS information for the following purposes: (a) aiding preparation for, response to or recovery from an ECS outage event; (b) improving preparedness for ECS outage events; (c) maintaining an emergency call service; (d) matters relating to an emergency call service or an ECS matter. > Note 1: This subsection constitutes an authorisation for the purposes of Part 13 of the Telecommunications Act 1997, the Privacy Act 1988 and other laws (including the common law). > Note 2: This subsection does not limit any other authorisation in this Division (see section 151H). (3) Without limiting subsection (2), the Custodian and the ACMA may disclose ECS information for the purposes mentioned in that subsection to the following: (a) a carrier; (b) a carriage service provider; (c) an emergency call person; (d) an emergency service or a service for despatching an emergency service; (e) the National Emergency Management Agency; (f) the Minister; (g) a Department, agency or authority of the Commonwealth or a State or Territory.