70. (1) Except in the circumstances specified in subsection (2), a person shall not disclose confidential information obtained while performing functions as—

(a) a member of the Board (M) or a committee of the Board (M),

(b) a person appointed under section 51(2),

(c) the chief executive officer or any other member of staff of the MARA (including a person who is such a member by virtue of section 64(5)),

(d) a person engaged under section 64(7) by the MARA as an advisor or consultant,

(e) an employee of a person referred to in paragraph (b) or (d), or

(f) an authorised officer.

(2) A person does not contravene subsection (1) by disclosing confidential information if the disclosure—

(a) is made to or authorised by the MARA,

(b) is made to the Minister by or on behalf of the MARA or in compliance with this Act, or

(c) is required by law.