Wash. Admin. Code § 388-01-140 - If a public record identifies or pertains to an individual or organization, other than the requester, is that individual or organization notified?
(1) If records responsive to a public records
request identify or pertain directly to an individual or organization other
than the requester, DSHS may notify the named individual or organization about
the request.
(2) DSHS's third party
notice may include:
(a) A copy of the original
request;
(b) If appropriate, the
records that identify or pertain to the third party;
(c) The date DSHS intends to release the
record; and
(d) A statement that
the third party may prevent release of the record by agreement or by bringing a
lawsuit and getting an injunction against DSHS and the requester under
RCW
42.56.540 prior to the intended release
date.
(3) DSHS may
inform the requester that:
(a) A third party
has been notified of the request;
(b) DSHS provided the third party with a due
date for objecting to disclosure; and
(c) In the absence of an agreement with the
requester, the third party may bring a lawsuit against the requester and DSHS
under RCW
42.56.540 to stop disclosure.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.250 and 34.05.220. 99-15-065, § 388-01-140, filed 7/19/99, effective 8/19/99.
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