Gathering and using information Part 4 Simplified outline of this Part Division 1 Section 36 Part 4—Gathering and using information Division 1—Simplified outline of this Part 36 Simplified outline of this Part The Secretary may require a reporting entity for, or an operator of, a critical infrastructure asset to provide certain information or documents. Information, in relation to a critical infrastructure asset, that is obtained under this Act is protected information. The fact that an asset is declared under section 51 to be a critical infrastructure asset is also protected information. If information is disclosed in accordance with Division 3 or subsection 51(3) or 52(4), the information is still protected information. The making of a record, or the use or disclosure, of protected information is authorised in particular circumstances but is otherwise an offence. The privilege against self-incrimination does not apply in relation to a requirement to provide information or documents under this Part. No. 29, 2018 Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 Authorised Version C2018A00029 35