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<Text>It is the duty of a telecommunications operator on whom a requirement or restriction is imposed by—</Text>
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<Text>section 92 or 93,</Text>
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<Text>A telecommunications operator, or any person employed or engaged for the purposes of the business of a telecommunications operator, must not disclose the existence or contents of a retention notice to any other person.</Text>
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