(1) In this Act:
"protected information"—see section 844.
"sensitive information"—see section 845.
(2) In this chapter:
"divulge" includes communicate.
"information" means information in any form and includes advice.
Examples—information
1 a verbal opinion of a health practitioner
2 a written document
3 an electronic record
4 a verbal recommendation for action
"information holder"—see section 843.
"State" includes New Zealand.