Prohibition on disclosure of taxpayer information: unauthorised disclosures attract criminal and disciplinary penalties and strict departmental compliance. Disclosure of taxpayer information to media is prohibited; officers must treat departmental information as held in a fiduciary capacity and not produce or communicate records, documents or computerized data except where specifically authorised. Unauthorized disclosures attract criminal liability under the penal provision for unauthorized disclosure and may result in departmental action. Supervisory authorities must sensitize subordinates and ensure strict compliance with the statutory non-disclosure obligation to protect taxpayer privacy.
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Prohibition on disclosure of taxpayer information: unauthorised disclosures attract criminal and disciplinary penalties and strict departmental compliance.
Disclosure of taxpayer information to media is prohibited; officers must treat departmental information as held in a fiduciary capacity and not produce or communicate records, documents or computerized data except where specifically authorised. Unauthorized disclosures attract criminal liability under the penal provision for unauthorized disclosure and may result in departmental action. Supervisory authorities must sensitize subordinates and ensure strict compliance with the statutory non-disclosure obligation to protect taxpayer privacy.
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