# N.J. Stat. § 17:16U-7: Use of privileged information prohibited; limited disclosure

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16U_S16U-7

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 17:16U-7
- **Heading:** Use of privileged information prohibited; limited disclosure
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 17 / Chapter 16U / Section 16U-7

## Text

7. No person shall use any information privileged pursuant to this act to discover any other information and any information so discovered shall be inadmissible in any action or proceeding. If a court or an administrative law judge determines that any information is not privileged, it shall by the entry of appropriate protective orders ensure that information is disclosed only to the extent required for the proper conduct of the subject action or proceeding. L.1999,c.18,s.7.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16U-1 Findings, declarations relative to voluntary compliance reviews by depository institutions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16U_S16U-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16U-2 Definitions relative to voluntary compliance reviews by depository institutions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16U_S16U-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16U-3 Report deemed privileged](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16U_S16U-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16U-4 Privilege of persons involved in preparation of report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16U_S16U-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16U-5 Privileges not applicable, conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16U_S16U-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16U-6 Certain materials not considered privileged](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16U_S16U-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16U-7 Use of privileged information prohibited; limited disclosure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16U_S16U-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16U-8 Other privileges unaffected](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16U_S16U-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16U-9 Circumvention of privilege prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16U_S16U-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16U-10 Information remains privileged; exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16U_S16U-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16U-11 Access of third party restricted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16U_S16U-11.md)

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