The DHS may refuse a request for access to its information if the requested information relates to:
| • | Mandatory protection of privacy of a third party who is a natural person, including a deceased individual. |
| • | Mandatory protection of certain records of South African Revenue Service. |
| • | Mandatory protection of commercial information of a third party. |
| • | Mandatory protection of certain confidential information and protection of certain other confidential information of a third party. |
| • | Mandatory protection of safety of individuals and protection of property. |
| • | Mandatory protection of police dockets in bail proceedings and protection of law enforcement and legal proceedings. |
| • | Mandatory protection of records privileged from production in legal proceedings. |
| • | Defence, security and international relations of the Republic. |
| • | Economic interests and financial welfare of the Republic and commercial activities of the Department. |
| • | Mandatory protection of research information of a third party and protection of research information of the Department. |
| • | Operations of the Department. |
| • | Manifestly frivolous or vexatious requests or substantial and unreasonable diversion of resources of the Department. |
