Section 208-12-100. Exemptions.

All public records of the department are available for public inspection and copying pursuant to these rules, unless the department determines that a requested public record is exempt under the provisions of RCW 42.17.310 or other statute.

(1) Various statutes exempt certain records from disclosure, including but not limited to: Securities, RCW 19.100.242, 19.110.140, 21.30.170, 21.30.370, 21.20.480, 21.20.510, 21.20.700, 21.20.855; Banks, RCW 30.04.075; Savings and Loan Associations, RCW 33.04.110; Agricultural Lenders, RCW 31.35.070; Savings Banks, RCW 32.04.220; and Credit Unions, RCW 31.12.565.

(2) Other statutory exemptions may cover records received by the department from another regulatory agency or under interagency agreement.

(3) In addition, pursuant to RCW 42.17.260, the department reserves the right to delete identifying details when it makes available or publishes any public record, if there is reason to believe that disclosure of such details would be an invasion of personal privacy. All deletions will be justified in writing.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.320.040 and 42.17.250. WSR 96-14-082, § 208-12-100, filed 7/1/96, effective 8/1/96.]

RCW 43.320.040 and 42.17.250. WSR 96-14-082, § 208-12-100, filed 7/1/96, effective 8/1/96.