Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000)

Part 2 : Access to Records of Public Bodies

Chapter 4 : Grounds for Refusal of Access to Records

38. Mandatory protection of safety of individuals, and protection of property

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The information officer of a public body

(a)must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if its disclosure could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of an individual; or
(b)may refuse a request for access to a record of the body if its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or impair—
(i)the security of—
(aa)a building, structure or system, including, but not limited to, a computer or communication system;
(bb)a means of transport; or
(cc)any other property; or
(ii)methods, systems, plans or procedures for the protection of—
(aa)an individual in accordance with a witness protection scheme;
(bb)the safety of the public, or any part of the public; or
(cc)the security of property contemplated in subparagraph (i)(aa), (bb) or (cc).