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WORKING WITH CHILDREN (CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKING) ACT 2004 (NO. 65 OF 2004) - SECT 39

39 .         Confidentiality of information

                A person who is or has been engaged in the performance of functions under this Act must not, directly or indirectly, disclose or make use of information obtained in the course of performing those functions except —

            (a)         for the purpose of, or in connection with, performing functions under this Act;

            (b)         for the purpose of the investigation of a suspected offence under this Act or the conduct of proceedings against a person for an offence under this Act;

            (c)         as required or allowed under this Act or another written law; or

            (d)         with the written consent of the Minister or the person to whom the information relates.

        Penalty: a fine of $24 000 and imprisonment for 2 years.



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