Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2011A00060:clause:3_35k
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2011A00060
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 35K
Character Range: 70727–71324

35K  Unauthorised use or disclosure of verification information—offence
 (1) A person commits an offence if:
 (a) the person uses or discloses information; and
 (b) the information is personal information that relates to a verification request or an assessment in relation to an individual.
Penalty: 300 penalty units.
 (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the use or disclosure is in accordance with, or as otherwise authorised by, this Act or any other law.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).