Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998)

Chapter 7 : Offences

Purchase

(1)	It is an offence to disclose any confidential information concerning the affairs of any person or firm obtained—

(a)	in carrying out any function in terms of this Act; or

(b)	as a result of initiating a complaint or participating in any proceedings in terms of this Act.

(2)	Subsection (1) does not apply to information disclosed—

(a)	for the purpose of the proper administration or enforcement of this Act;

(b)	for the purpose of the administration of justice; or

(c)	at the request of an inspector, Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner or Competition Tribunal member entitled to receive the information.