Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)NoticesDirections on the establishment of a COVID-19 Vaccine Injury No-Fault Compensation Scheme issued in terms of the ActChapter IV : Claims for Compensation17. Disclosure of information |
17.1 | No person shall disclose any information obtained by himself or herself in the performance of their functions in terms of the provisions of Chapter 8 of the Regulations or these Directions, except— |
17.1.1 | to the extent to which it may be necessary for the proper administration of a provision of the Regulations or these Directions;or |
17.1.2 | for the purposes of the administration of justice; or |
17.1.3 | at the request of the Minister or any other person entitled thereto. |
17.2 | A medical or other registered health practitioner may disclose information that is necessary for the proper administration of a provision of the Regulations or these Directions, notwithstanding any other law that may otherwise prohibit such disclosure. |