(1) The Secretary of State or the Treasury may, in accordance with this regulation, disclose -
(a) any information obtained under or by virtue of Part 5 (Exceptions and licences) or this Part, or
(b) any information held in connection with -
(i) anything done under or by virtue of Part 2 (Designation of persons), Part 3 (Finance) or Part 3A (Director disqualification sanctions), or
(ii) any exception or licence under Part 5 or anything done in accordance with such an exception or under the authority of such a licence.
(2) Information referred to in paragraph (1) may be disclosed for, or in connection with, any of the following purposes -
(a) any purpose stated in regulation 4;
(b) the exercise of functions under these Regulations;
(c) facilitating, monitoring or ensuring compliance with these Regulations;
(d) taking any action with a view to instituting, or otherwise for the purposes of, any proceedings in the United Kingdom -
(i) for an offence under any provision of these Regulations
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