Regulation 12 Procedure for references to the Secretary of State - Confidentiality and disclosure
(1)
The Secretary of State cannot be required to treat information disclosed in connection with an application for consent to a reference or in connection with a reference as confidential.
(2)
No person may use any information received in connection with a reference or an application for consent to a reference for any other purpose without the consent of the Secretary of State and all other parties.