245 OffencesU.K.
(1)A person commits an offence if he discloses information to which section 237 applies in contravention of section 237(2).
(2)A person commits an offence if he discloses information in contravention of a direction given under section [F1243E].
(3)A person commits an offence if he uses information disclosed to him under this Part for a purpose which is not permitted under this Part.
(4)A person who commits an offence under this section is liable—
(a)on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both;
(b)on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in s. 245(2) substituted (24.5.2024 for specified purposes, 1.1.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), ss. 326(4), 339(2)(c); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(5)(a) (with Sch. para. 19, 20)