# The Police Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) Order 2001, Paragraph 3


A member must not—
(a) disclose information given to him in confidence by anyone, or information acquired which he believes is of a confidential nature, without the consent of a person authorised to give it, or unless he is required by law to do so; nor
(b) prevent another person from gaining access to information to which that person is entitled by law.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3578/schedule/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-authorities-model-code-of-conduct-order-2001/schedule/paragraph-3
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