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Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008 (Act No. 70 of 2008)

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Rules Governing the Quorum, Procedure at meetings and, generally the Conduct of Functions of the Central Drug Authority

23. Disclosure of information

 

A spokesperson designated for that purpose may disclose information relating to the activities and achievements of the CDA to the general public and the media, provided that—

(a) disclosure of privileged or confidential information shall not be permitted without the express permission of the CDA.
(b) information considered by the CDA to be of a sensitive nature shall only be disclosed with the concurrence of the Minister; and
(c) information relating to the activities and achievements of the CDA considered privileged or confidential shall—
(aa) be classified as such in the minutes of the CDA and its committees; and
(bb) be filed and stored in a manner that makes it unavailable to persons who are not members of the CDA or its committees, with the exception of the secretariat.