1(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, in determining whether information was obtained fairly regard shall be had to the method by which it was obtained, including in particular whether any person from whom it was obtained was deceived or misled as to the purpose or purposes for which it is to be held, used or disclosed.
(2)Information shall in any event be treated as obtained fairly if it is obtained from a person who—
(a)is authorised by or under any enactment to supply it; or
(b)is required to supply it by or under any enactment or by any convention or other instrument imposing an international obligation on the United Kingdom;
and in determining whether information was obtained fairly there shall be disregarded any disclosure of the information which is authorised or required by or under any enactment or required by any such convention or other instrument as aforesaid.