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Purpose of this section (1) This section is made for the purposes of paragraph 21(1)(c).
Note: The ACMA must grant a research authorisation if it is satisfied of the matters set out in subsection 21(1).
Scope of this section (2) This section applies if: (a) an authorised research entity (the former authorised research entity) has received authorised unlisted mobile number information under a research authorisation; and (b) the authorisation ends, or the former authorised research entity is removed from the authorisation. Former authorised research entity must not use information (3) The former authorised research entity: (a) must not make a record of, or use, the information; and (b) must not disclose the information unless authorised, or required to do so, by or under: (i) subsection (4); or (ii) any other law that applies to the former authorised research entity; and (c) must take all reasonable steps to destroy the information within 10 business days after the authorisation ends or the former authorised research entity is removed from the authorisation (as the case requires). Disclosure to the ACMA (4) The former authorised research entity must disclose the information to the ACMA if the ACMA requests the information.