Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. 8 of 2008)

Part 5 : General Provisions

30. Breach of confidence

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(1)Any person who is or was involved in the performance of any function in terms of this Act, must not disclose any information which he or she obtained in the performance of such a function.

 

(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to information disclosed—
(a)to the Minister, the chairperson of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer;
(b)for the purposes of proper administration or enforcement of this Act;
(c)in terms of any law or as evidence in any court of law; or
(d)for the purpose of the administration of justice.