Companies Act, 1990

Obligation of professional secrecy.

94.—(1) Information obtained by any of the following persons by virtue of the exercise by the Exchange of its functions under this Part shall not be disclosed except in accordance with law, namely—

(a) a relevant authority of the Exchange,

(b) an authorised person, or

(c) any person employed or formerly employed by the Exchange.

(2) Subsection (1) shall not prevent a relevant authority of the Exchange from disclosing any information to the Minister under this Part or to a similar authority in another Member State of the European Communities pursuant to section 96 .

(3) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.