Intellectual Property Rights from Publicly Financed Research and
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Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (Act No. 68 of 2008)Chapter 6 : Enforcement of ActPart C : Offences and penalties107. Breach of confidence |
1) | It is an offence to disclose any personal or confidential information concerning the affairs of any person 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, regulatory authority or Tribunal member entitled to receive the information. |