3. Appointment of authorized officers

The Minister may appoint any suitable person to be an authorized officer for the purposes of this Act.

An authorized officer shall, when acting within the scope of his powers and duties under this Act, be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Penal Code [Act 574].

An authorized officer shall maintain the confidentiality of all matters which come to his knowledge in the performance of his official duties under this Act and shall not communicate any such matter to any person except for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.

An authorized officer who contravenes subsection (3) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to a fine or to both.