44. (1) A primary information source shall—

(a) retain, and

(b) maintain,

all relevant records held by it.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) the Authority shall maintain, in accordance with this section, all relevant records—

(a) held by it on the date on which this section comes into operation,

(b) transferred to it under section 47 or pursuant to a direction under section 48 , or

(c) retained by it under section 49 .

(3) Nothing in this Part authorises the use or disclosure of any information transferred to the Authority or retained by a primary information source under this Part other than in the performance by them of their functions under Parts 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 or 7 .