Health Act 2006

Commentary on Sections

Part 4Chapter 3 .Protection of Nhs from Fraud and Other Unlawful Activities

Section 50: Disclosure of information

250.Section 50 relates to the disclosure of information. It relates to information held by, or on behalf of, the appropriate national authority which has been acquired under this Chapter. The information can only be disclosed in the circumstances set out in subsection (3) unless the person to whom the information relates has given his consent (see subsection (7)).

251.Subsection (5) states that where information is disclosed in accordance with subsection (3) the information cannot be used or disclosed to another person unless this is for purposes connected with the functions, investigation or proceedings for the purpose of which it was initially disclosed, or in accordance with legislation or an order of a court or a tribunal.

252.Subsection (6) makes clear that information may be disclosed under subsection (3) despite any obligation of confidence that would otherwise apply.