565.This section enables regulations under sections 39, 49, 50 and 87 to impose duties to share information that override obligations of confidentiality. By virtue of section 183A of the Data Protection Act 2018, a duty imposed by the regulations will not override a requirement of data protection legislation relating to the processing of personal data (but will be taken into account for certain purposes under that legislation).
Commentary on Sections General Section 134 - Regulations requiring provision of information: confidentiality and data protection