sec.44AAProhibition of disclosure of confidential information relating to a child—accredited media entities

sec.44AA Prohibition of disclosure of confidential information relating to a child—accredited media entities

This section applies in relation to a person who has gained, gains, or has access to— confidential information relating to a child that was disclosed to an accredited media entity under section 44 (4) ; or other confidential information relating to a child that is directly or indirectly derived from the use of the information mentioned in paragraph (a) . The person must not— intentionally disclose the confidential information to anyone, other than under this section; or recklessly disclose the confidential information to anyone. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. The person may disclose the confidential information mentioned in subsection (1) (a) to another person (the recipient ) if— the recipient is an employee, contractor or agent of the accredited media entity; and the disclosure is necessary to enable the recipient, or another employee, contractor or agent of the accredited media entity, to attend a Childrens Court hearing. The person may disclose the confidential information mentioned in subsection (1) (a) or (b) — if the information is, or has been, lawfully accessible to the public; or when authorised by a court under section 234 of the Act ; or in compliance with a lawful process requiring production of documents to, or giving evidence before, a court or tribunal; or to the extent the disclosure is otherwise required under the Act or another law. s 44A ins 2024 SL No. 185 s 5 (sec.44AA-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a person who has gained, gains, or has access to— confidential information relating to a child that was disclosed to an accredited media entity under section 44 (4) ; or other confidential information relating to a child that is directly or indirectly derived from the use of the information mentioned in paragraph (a) . (sec.44AA-ssec.2) The person must not— intentionally disclose the confidential information to anyone, other than under this section; or recklessly disclose the confidential information to anyone. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.44AA-ssec.3) The person may disclose the confidential information mentioned in subsection (1) (a) to another person (the recipient ) if— the recipient is an employee, contractor or agent of the accredited media entity; and the disclosure is necessary to enable the recipient, or another employee, contractor or agent of the accredited media entity, to attend a Childrens Court hearing. (sec.44AA-ssec.4) The person may disclose the confidential information mentioned in subsection (1) (a) or (b) — if the information is, or has been, lawfully accessible to the public; or when authorised by a court under section 234 of the Act ; or in compliance with a lawful process requiring production of documents to, or giving evidence before, a court or tribunal; or to the extent the disclosure is otherwise required under the Act or another law.