Kenya Trade Remedies Act

38. Breach of confidence

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

38. Breach of confidence

(1)A person commits an offence if that person discloses any information that has been declared confidential concerning the affairs of any person obtained by an authorized person—

(a)in carrying out any function or exercising any power under this Act; or

(b)as a result of initiating a complaint or participating in any proceedings under this Act.

(2)Despite subsection (1), it is not an offence if a person discloses any information—

(a)for the purpose of the proper administration or enforcement of this Act;

(b)for the purpose of the administration of justice;

(c)at the request of the Executive Director or an investigating officer entitled to receive the information; or

(d)that shall be disclosed under this Act.

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Source: Kenya Law