(v) the amendment requested by the applicant. (4) Where a public authority is not satisfied with the reasons for an application under subsection (1), it may refuse to make any correction to the information and inform the applicant, in writing, of its refusal together with its reasons for so doing as soon as practicable, but in any case not later than 21 days after the day on which the application is made. Protection against actions for defamation or breach of confidence 40. (1) Where access to a document has been given in good faith or in accordance with the requirements of this Act, in the belief that it was required to be given in accordance with this Act, unless malice is proved (a) no action for defamation, breach of confidence or infringement of copyright may be brought against the public authority or against the responsible Minister, or an officer or employee of the public authority as a result of the giving of access; (b) no action for defamation or breach of confidence may be brought, in respect of any publication involved in the giving of access by the public authority, against (i) any person who was the author of the document, or (ii) any person as a result of that person having supplied the document or the information contained in it to the public authority. (2) The giving of access to a document, including an exempt document, in consequence of a request shall not be taken for the purposes of the law relating to defamation, breach of confidence or copyright, to constitute an authorization or approval of the publication of the document or its contents by the person to whom access is given. (3) Nothing in this Act affects any privilege, whether qualified or absolute, which may attach at common law to the publishing of a statement. 32