41Use or disclosure of research information after end of research authorisation etc.

41 Use or disclosure of research information after end of research authorisation etc.

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).

Research authorisation ends etc. (2) If an authorised research entity has research information relating to a contacted person and the authorisation that covers the entity ends, or the entity is removed under section 39 from the research authorisation covering the entity, the entity must not: (a) make a record of, or use, the information; or (b) disclose the information; unless the information is de‑identified and does not include the person’s public number. Authorised research entity is involuntarily removed from research authorisation (3) If an authorised research entity has research information relating to a contacted person and the entity is removed under section 38 from the research authorisation covering the entity, the 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 any law that applies to the entity; and (c) must take all reasonable steps to destroy the information within 10 business days after the entity is removed from the authorisation.