what does the ethics opinion say about disclosure by recipients of authorized data to third parties?

Answer 1

It's illegal so one's own ethics would tell a person that it is wrong and that it would be a breach of faith and trust.

Answer 2

It depends on the laws and ethical codes of the jurisdiction, as even the general prohibition has been interpreted differently by different ethics committees.

The most common exception in the legal profession is that it is allowed when such disclosure is implicitly authorized, or where such disclosure would be required to complete the client's planned goal.

It also depends on the nature of the data. For example, many states have rules requiring disclosure to law enforcement of any evidence of child abuse -- even where such disclosure violates the general ethical requirement of confidentiality.

So, there is no single answer since it depends on the jurisidiciton, the profession and the circumstances.