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(b) subsection (8) shall apply to the amendment as it applies to the authorization;

(c) the Commissioner or magistrate, as the case may be, may issue further amendments varying the specified area and in such a case paragraphs (a) and (b) shall apply accordingly.

[cf. 1996 c. 6 s. 25 U.K.]

PART 8
Disclosure of information

28. Disclosure of information

(1) This section applies to information if—

(a) it was obtained under, or in connection with anything done under, this Ordinance or the Convention; and

(b) it relates to a particular business or other activity carried on by any person.

(2) So long as the business or activity continues to be carried on the information shall not be disclosed except—

(a) with the consent of the person for the time being carrying on the business or activity;

(b) in connection with anything done for the purposes of the Convention;

(c) in the performance of duties imposed by this Ordinance or in connection with anything done for the purposes of this Ordinance;

(d) in connection with the investigation of any criminal offence or for the purposes of any criminal proceedings;

(e) in connection with the enforcement of any restriction on imports or exports;

(f) in connection with anything done for the purposes of ensuring the security of Hong Kong;

(g) in dealing with an emergency involving danger to the public;

(h) to the International Court of Justice for the purpose of enabling that Court to deal with any dispute referred to it under the Convention; or

(i) that it is permitted by law.

[cf. 1996 c. 6 s. 32(1) & (2) U.K.]