Commentary on Sections Disclosure of information Section 84: Disclosure for facilitating exercise of functions by the Regulator
270.This section allows the Regulator to disclose information to a qualified individual where the Regulator needs to seek advice on a technical matter (for example on a matter of law or accountancy practice) if the Regulator believes that it needs that advice to properly exercise its functions. For example, the Regulator may need to disclose information to a skilled person to enable a report under section 71 (report by skilled persons) to be prepared.