(1) Section 846 (1) does not apply to the making of a record of protected information if the record is made—
(a) under this Act; or
(b) in the exercise of a function, as an information holder, under this Act.
(2) Section 846 (2) and (3) do not apply to the divulging of protected information if the information is divulged—
(a) under this Act; or
(b) in the exercise of a function, as an information holder, under this Act.
Note Protected information may be given to people under various provisions of this Act, including the following:
• s 497 (Annual review report—must be given to certain people);
• pt 25.3 (Sharing protected information);
• pt 25.4 (Courts and investigative entities).