184Protection of confidential information

184 Protection of confidential information (1) The ACAT must preserve the confidentiality of information disclosed to, or obtained by, the ACAT in the exercise of its functions under this part, including— (a) personal information; and

Confidential information Division 12.6 (b) information that— (i) could affect the competitive position of a utility or someone else; or (ii) is commercially sensitive for another reason. (2) The ICRC Act, sections 44 to 48 apply, so far as applicable, in relation to the functions of the ACAT under this part as if— (a) a reference to the ICRC were a reference to any of the following: (i) the ACAT; (ii) a person who is or has been an ACAT member; (iii) a person who is or has been a member of the staff of the ACAT; (iv) a person who is or has been acting under the direction or authority of the ACAT; and (b) any other necessary changes were made. ACAT member—see the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, dictionary, definition of tribunal member.