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Does this penalty apply to private individuals who mishandle government records?

GeneralRECORD-MGMTPara 9

Yes. The Public Records Act applies to any 'person' who contravenes Section 4 or 8 — this includes government employees, contractors handling government IT systems, and any other person who comes into possession of public records.

Source: RECORD-MGMT Para 9

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