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Section : 148 Unauthorised use or disclosure of information or documents
Domain : Human Resource Management
Classification : Not Identified

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A person must not use or disclose information or a document obtained under Division 2 of this Part in an inquiry into a suspected contravention for a purpose that is not related to the inquiry or rectifying the suspected contravention, unless:

  • (a) the person reasonably believes that the use or disclosure is necessary to lessen or prevent:
  • (i) a serious risk to a person's health or safety; or
  • (ii) a serious threat to public health or safety; or
  • (b) the person has reason to suspect that unlawful activity has been, is being or may be engaged in, and uses or discloses the information or document as a necessary part of an investigation of the matter or in reporting concerns to relevant persons or authorities; or
  • (c) the use or disclosure is required or authorised by or under law; or
  • (d) the person reasonably believes that the use or disclosure is reasonably necessary for 1 or more of the following by, or on behalf of, an enforcement body (within the meaning of the Privacy Act 1988 ): 113 Registered: 01/07/2024 Compilation date: 01/07/2024

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