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(1) A person

(a) appointed to an office,

(b) appointed to act in an office, or

(c) authorised to perform a function, under this Act shall swear the oath of secrecy set out in the Second Schedule before assuming office or before performing the function under this Act.

(2) A person specified under subsection (1) shall not disclose information obtained by the Centre under this Act from which a person can be identified except

(a) to enable the Centre carry out its functions,

(b) for the prevention or detection of an offence,

(c) in connection with the discharge of an obligation under an international agreement,

(d) to comply with a court order, or

(e) as otherwise provided under any other law.

(3) A person who contravenes this section commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than five hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment of not more than three years or to both.