It is prohibited for a dispute resolution mediator (meaning a dispute resolution mediator appointed pursuant to the provisions of Article 52-73, paragraph (2); the same applies in the following paragraph, paragraph (2) of the following Article, and Article 52-67, paragraphs (2) and (4)), the officer or employee of a designated dispute resolution organization, or a person that has held one of those positions, to divulge or use for personal benefit any confidential information learned concerning dispute resolution services.
指定紛争解決機関の紛争解決委員（第五十二条の七十三第二項の規定により選任された紛争解決委員をいう。次項、次条第二項並びに第五十二条の六十七第二項及び第四項において同じ。）若しくは役員若しくは職員又はこれらの職にあつた者は、紛争解決等業務に関して知り得た秘密を漏らし、又は自己の利益のために使用してはならない。
In applying the Penal Code (Act No. 45 of 1907) and other penal provisions, a dispute resolution mediator, officer, or employee of a designated dispute resolution organization who is engaged in dispute resolution services is deemed to be an official engaged in public services pursuant to laws and regulations.
指定紛争解決機関の紛争解決委員又は役員若しくは職員で紛争解決等業務に従事する者は、刑法（明治四十年法律第四十五号）その他の罰則の適用については、法令により公務に従事する職員とみなす。