Section 17: Confidentiality
consolidated text (as at 2013). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
17. Confidentiality
(1) No person shall disclose any information acquired by him through the
exercise of his powers or the performance of his duties under this Act other
than—
(a) the description of any genetically modified organism, the name
and address of any applicant, the purpose of the contained use
or release and the place of use;
(b) the methods and plans for the monitoring of genetically modified
organisms in case of accident;
(c) the evaluation of any foreseeable disruptive impacts on human
or animal health or on the environment; or
(d) any other information as may be approved by the Permanent
Secretary.
(2) Where an applicant withdraws an application, any person who has
knowledge of the details of the application shall respect the confidentiality of
the information supplied.
(3) Nothing in subsection (1) or (2) shall prevent the disclosure of
information—
(a) in so far as it is necessary for the proper application of this Act;
or
(b) for the purpose of any legal proceedings under this Act.
(S. 17 not in operation.)