# City of Newcastle upon Tyne Act 2000, Section 17: Confidentiality


(1) A person who discloses information which he has obtained by virtue of this Part of this Act and which relates to the affairs of a particular business shall be guilty of an offence unless he does so—
(a) with the consent of the person for the time being carrying on the business; or
(b) in the exercise of functions under this Part of this Act.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable—
(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum; and
(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine or both.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukla/2000/8/section/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/city-of-newcastle-upon-tyne-act-2000/section-17
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