New Zealand Legislation: Regulations

7 Confidentiality and disclosure of personal information

• Personal information may be disclosed by the Teachers Council if it—

  • (a) holds the information in connection with a report or complaint about competence; and

  • (b) believes on reasonable grounds that the disclosure is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to—

    • (i) public health or public safety; or

    • (ii) the life or health of the individual concerned or another individual.