Queensland Numbered Acts Queensland Numbered Acts(1) This section applies to a person who--
(a) is or has been a public service officer or engaged to perform functions under this Act; and
(b) in that capacity has acquired information or has or had access to, or custody of, a document containing information relating to the administration of this chapter that is not publicly available.
(2) This section also applies to a person to whom the Minister has disclosed information mentioned in section 105(j), other than the person to whom the information relates.
(3) The person must not--
(a) make a record of the information; or
(b) whether directly or indirectly, disclose the information; or
(c) use the information to benefit any person.
Maximum penalty--200 penalty units or 1 year's imprisonment.
(4) However, subsection (3) does not apply if the record is made, or the information is disclosed or used--
(a) to the extent necessary to perform the person's functions under or relating to this chapter; or
(b) with the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or
(c) as required or permitted by law.