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Plant Breeders' Rights Act, 2018 (Act No. 12 of 2018)

Chapter 14 : General Provisions

53. Disclosure of information

 

Subject to the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000), no person may disclose any information obtained by him or her in the performance of his or her functions in terms of this Act, except—

 

(a) to the extent that it may be necessary for the proper administration of this Act;

 

(b) for the purposes of any legal proceedings under this Act;

 

(c) upon an order of a competent court; or

 

(d) at the request of the Minister, the Director-General or any other person entitled to the information.