Companies Act, 2008 (Act No. 71 of 2008)Chapter 9 : Offences, Miscellaneous Matters and General ProvisionsPart A : Offences and penalties213. Breach of confidence |
| (1) | It is an offence to disclose any confidential information concerning the affairs of any person obtained— |
| (a) | in carrying out any function in terms of this Act; or |
| (b) | as a result of initiating a complaint, or participating in any proceedings in terms of this Act. |
| (2) | Subsection (1) does not apply to information disclosed— |
| (a) | as contemplated in section 206(2)(e)(i) or (ii) or 212(5) to (7); |
| (b) | for the purpose of the proper administration or enforcement of this Act; |
| (c) | for the purpose of the administration of justice; |
| (d) | at the request of the Commission, the Panel, an inspector or investigator, the Companies Tribunal, or a court entitled to receive the information; or |
| (e) | when required to do so by any court or under any law. |