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Section 8: Confidentiality of information

National Preventive Mechanism Act

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8. Confidentiality of information (1) Notwithstanding section 300 of the Criminal Code or any other enactment providing for the confidentiality of information, any person who is in possession, or is otherwise aware, of any information relating to the detention of a person in a place of detention shall disclose that information to the Division or the Subcommittee on being required to do so by the Division or the Subcommittee. (2) Any confidential information obtained by the Division shall be privileged. (3) The Division shall not publish personal data relating to any person without that person’s express consent.

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