48B   Unauthorised disclosure or dishonest collection of information

(1)  A person who discloses any information obtained by the person in connection with background checking or the exercise of functions under Part 7 is guilty of an offence unless the disclosure:

(a)  is made in good faith for the purposes of background checking or the exercise of a function under Part 7, or

(b)  is made with the consent of the person to whom the information relates, or

(c)  is ordered by a court, or any other body or person exercising judicial functions, for the purposes of the hearing or determination by the court, body or person of any matter, or

(d)  is made with other lawful excuse.

(2)  A person who dishonestly obtains confidential information relating to background checking or the exercise of functions under Part 7 is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both.