Without prejudice to situations where its disclosure is required by F1the law in force in the United Kingdom or in the constituent territory of the United Kingdom where the competent authority is located, competent authorities shall require members of their staff to undertake not to disclose to third parties information acquired when undertaking their duties, in the context of official controls and other official activities, which is, by its nature, covered by professional confidentiality, unless there is an overriding public interest in its disclosure.