Consumer Affairs (Unfair Business Practices) Act, 1988 (Act No. 71 of 1988)14. Preservation of Secrecy |
| 1) | No person shall, except-- |
| a) | for the purposes of-- |
| i) | the performance of his or her functions in terms of this Act; or |
| ii) | legal proceedings under this Act; |
| b) | when required to do so by a court of law or under a law; or |
| c) | with the permission of the chairperson, |
disclose to any other person any information acquired by him or her in the performance of his or her functions in terms of this Act and relating to the business or affairs of any other person.
| 2) | Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence. |