Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
A person must not disclose any information obtained for the purpose of this Act relating to a person except in accordance with any relevant guidelines and –
(a) with the written consent of the person or parent or guardian of a child or person to whom the information relates; or
(b) to a registered medical practitioner who is directly involved in the treatment of that person; or
(c) to a person apparently in charge of any institution or facility which is involved in the diagnosis or treatment of that person; or
(d) to a person authorised by the Director; or
(e) for the purpose of notifying a notifiable disease; or
(f) for the purpose of an epidemiological study or research authorised by the Director; or
(g) for the purposes of legal proceedings arising out of this Act; or
(h) for a purpose authorised or required by this Act or another Act; or
(i) for the purposes of study or research approved by the Director; or
(j) for the purposes of ensuring compliance with, and enforcing, this Act.
Penalty:
Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.