Describe situations where information normally considered to be confidential might need to be passed on

• When emergency service such as ambulance is called they need to know individual’s personal information to identify and referred the patient. 

• If police or law enforcement officer are involved to investigate any crime then they may need to know anyone’s personal information related to the crime. 

• If it is believed that countries security has been compromised then data protection act doesn’t apply to keep any data confidential.