Section 38 | Mandatory protection of safety of individuals, and protection of property

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).