Intellectual Property Rights from Publicly Financed Research and
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National Credit Act, 2005 (Act No. 34 of 2005)Chapter 8 : Enforcement of ActPart B : Offences156. Breach of confidence |
(1) | It is an offence to disclose any confidential information concerning the affairs of any person or juristic 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, regulator or member of the Tribunal entitled to receive the information. |