No reconciliation or connection within the meaning of the article 33 of law no. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 relating to data processing, files and freedoms may not be made between the file provided for in this chapter and any other file or collection of nominative data held by any person whatsoever or by a State department not under the authority of the Ministry of Justice, with the exception of the file of persons sought for the performance of the duties provided for in this chapter.
No file or collection of nominative data held by any person whatsoever or by a State service not dependent on the Ministry of Justice may mention, except in the cases and under the conditions provided for by law, the information contained in the file.
Any breach of the foregoing provisions shall be punishable by the penalties incurred for the offence provided for in Article 226-21 of the Criminal Code.