a)the disclosure of the record would constitute an action for breach of a duty of confidence
owed to a third party in terms of an agreement and would likely result a legal action
againinst it; or
b)the record consists of information that was supplied in confidence by a third party and if
disclosure would be likely to prejudice the future supply of similar information from the
similar source and where there is a public interest in the continued supply of such
information.
2/ Notwithstanding the provisions of sub article /1/ (a) the public relation officer shall
disclose the information if the third party has consented in writing to it‟s disclosure to the
person who has made the request.
19. Third Party Notification and Intervention
Where a pubic relation officer intends to disclose any information or record, or part thereof,
on a request made under this Proclamation which relates to, or has been supplied by a third
party and has been treated as confidential by the third party, he shall, within 15 days from
the receipt of a request, give written notice to such third party of the request and of the fact
that he intends to disclose the information or record or part thereof unless he make his
protest against the proposed disclosure within 15 days from the date of the issuance of the
notice. Any failure to lodge such an objection shall result in bringing about the effects of
Article 15(2) (b) and Article 16(2) (b) of this Proclamation
20. Protection of Safety of Individuals and Property
The public relation officer shall refuse a request for access to information if disclosure of the
requested information;
1/would be likely to endanger the life or physical safety of an individual.
2/ would reasonably be expected to prejudice or impair the security of building structure or
system, including computer communication system, a means of transport or any other
property structure or system; or.
3/ would be likely to prejudice or impair methods, plans or procedures for the safety of the
public or any part of the public or for the protection of individual under witness protection
scheme.
21. Protection of Proceedings of Law Enforcement and Legal Investigation
1/The public relation officer may refuse a request for access to a record or a request to
conform or deny the existence or non existence of any information if the record contains
methods, techniques, procedures or guideline for the prevention, detection, curtailment or