Clause 5

If a data sharing and use direction is given to a Singapore public sector agency (A) —

the persons mentioned in subsection (2) are authorised to share information under the control of A with another Singapore public sector agency, to the extent permitted by the direction;

if a further authorisation pursuant to that direction is given to A — the persons mentioned in subsection (2) are authorised to share information under the control of A with any non‑public sector person, to the extent permitted by the direction and the further authorisation;

the persons mentioned in subsection (2) are authorised to use information under the control of A, to the extent permitted by the direction;

the persons mentioned in subsection (2) are authorised to re‑identify anonymised information under the control of A, to the extent permitted by the direction; and

any Singapore public sector agency (other than A) may be provided with information under the control of A, to the extent permitted by the direction.(2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), (b), (c) and (d), the persons mentioned are —

A and every officer of A; and

if A is a public body — the members of A.(3) Subsection (1) overrides any obligation as to confidentiality under the common law.(4) However, subsection (1) does not override —

any obligation as to confidentiality because of legal professional privilege; or

any obligation as to confidentiality because of contract.(5) To avoid doubt, this Act is not intended to prevent or discourage the sharing or use of information by Singapore public sector agencies as permitted or required by or under any Act or other law (apart from this Act).”.