The Act Commentary on Sections Part 3: Assessment of Misuse of Drugs Section 15: Disclosure of information about assessments
37.This section provides that information obtained as a result of the initial assessment or follow-up assessment may not be disclosed without the written consent of the person concerned except as provided for in subsections (1) and (2). Subsection (1) provides that information obtained as a result of an initial assessment may be disclosed to those involved in the conduct of the initial assessment and those who are or may be involved in the conduct of any follow-up assessment. Subsection (2) provides that information obtained as a result of a follow-up assessment may be disclosed to those who are involved in the conduct of that assessment.