Protection of disclosures

(1) Where a person, in good faith, transmits information or submits reports in accordance with this Act, the disclosure– (a) shall not be treated as a breach of any law, rule of law or agreement restricting the disclosure of information; and (b) shall not give rise to criminal or civil proceedings. (2) For the avoidance of doubt, where a director, officer or employee of a reporting entity, in good faith, transmits information or submits reports in accordance with this Act– (a) the director, officer or employee of the reporting entity, shall not be treated as having breached any law, rule of law or agreement restricting the disclosure of information; and (b) no criminal or civil proceedings may be taken against the director, officer or employee of a reporting entity, or against the reporting entity, by reason of the disclosure. Financial Intelligence Unit[CAP. 138:02 17