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information is reasonably likely to result in a
significant adverse effect on such person or
the telecommunications market because—
(i)
of the commercially confidential
nature of the information;
(ii)
its secrecy is important to ensure
effective competition;
(iii)
there is a risk of reprisals from
another person if the information or
its source is disclosed; or
(iv)
the provider of the information is
subject to an obligation to keep the
information confidential.
(3)
The Telecommunications Commission may also
designate information as “confidential” where the
information—
(a)
relates to deliberations of the
Telecommunications Commission and its
officers, employees, agents or consultants; or
(b)
relates to a matter of national security, public
order or defence of Solomon Islands.
(4)
The details of prices for interconnection and access in
interconnection and access agreements shall not be
considered confidential.
(5)
Subsection (1) does not apply to disclosure of
information made—
(a)
in connection with the investigation of any
offence or for the purposes of any
proceedings for such offence;
(b)
in connection with any appeal proceedings
under this Act or any other civil proceedings;
(c)
by requirement of the provision of any written
law or order of a court; or