reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
WA Rev Code § 42.56.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.370 - Client records of domestic violence programs, or community sexual assault programs or services for underserved populations.

RCW 42.56.370 Client records of domestic violence programs, or community sexual assault programs or services for underserved populations.Client records maintained by an agency that is a domestic violence program as defined in RCW 70.123.020 or 70.123.075 or a community sexual assault program or services for underserved populations as defined in RCW 70.125.030 are exempt from disclosure under this chapter.[ 2012 c 29 § 13; 2005 c 274 § 417.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.375 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.375 - Sexual misconduct—Postsecondary educational institutions—Personal information of witnesses and victims.

RCW 42.56.375 Sexual misconduct—Postsecondary educational institutions—Personal information of witnesses and victims.(1) For the purposes of RCW 28B.112.040 through 28B.112.080 regarding postsecondary educational institutions, personal identifying information in an employee personnel file, student file, investigation file, settlement agreement, or other files held by a postsecondary educational institution that reveals the identity of witnesses to or victims of sexual misconduct committed at the postsecondary educational institution by an employee of the institution are exempt from public disclosure and copying. If the victim or witness indicates a desire for disclosure of the victim's or witness' personal identifying information, such desire shall govern.(2) For purposes of this section, "witness" does not mean an employee under investigation for allegations of sexual misconduct.[ 2020 c 335 § 7.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2020 c 335: See note following RCW 28B.112.040.
WA Rev Code § 42.56.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.390 - Emergency or transitional housing.

RCW 42.56.390 Emergency or transitional housing.Names of individuals residing in emergency or transitional housing that are furnished to the department of revenue or a county assessor in order to substantiate a claim for property tax exemption under RCW 84.36.043 are exempt from disclosure under this chapter.[ 2005 c 274 § 419.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.403 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.403 - Property and casualty insurance statements of actuarial opinion.

RCW 42.56.403 Property and casualty insurance statements of actuarial opinion.Documents, materials, and information obtained by the insurance commissioner under RCW 48.05.385(2) are confidential and privileged and not subject to public disclosure under this chapter.[ 2006 c 25 § 3.]NOTES:Short title—2006 c 25 §§ 1-3: See note following RCW 48.05.383.Effective date—2006 c 25 §§ 1-4: See note following RCW 48.05.383.
WA Rev Code § 42.56.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.410 - Employment security department records, certain purposes.

RCW 42.56.410 Employment security department records, certain purposes.The following information related to employment security is exempt from disclosure under this chapter:(1) Records maintained by the employment security department and subject to chapter 50.13 or 50A.25 RCW if provided to another individual or organization for operational, research, or evaluation purposes are exempt from disclosure under this chapter; and(2) Any inventory or data map records created under RCW 50.13.120(1)(b) that reveal the location of personal information or the extent to which it is protected.[ 2019 c 81 § 10; 2019 c 13 § 68; 2005 c 274 § 421.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2019 c 13 § 68 and by 2019 c 81 § 10, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
WA Rev Code § 42.56.422 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.422 - Office of cybersecurity—Reports and information.

RCW 42.56.422 Office of cybersecurity—Reports and information.The reports and information compiled pursuant to RCW 43.150.450 and section 7, chapter 291, Laws of 2021 are confidential and may not be disclosed under this chapter.[ 2021 c 291 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.440 - Veterans' discharge papers—Exceptions.

RCW 42.56.440 Veterans' discharge papers—Exceptions.(1) Discharge papers of a veteran of the armed forces of the United States filed at the office of the county auditor before July 1, 2002, that have not been commingled with other recorded documents are exempt from disclosure under this chapter. These records will be available only to the veteran, the veteran's next of kin, a deceased veteran's properly appointed personal representative or executor, a person holding that veteran's general power of attorney, or to anyone else designated in writing by that veteran to receive the records.(2) Discharge papers of a veteran of the armed forces of the United States filed at the office of the county auditor before July 1, 2002, that have been commingled with other records are exempt from disclosure under this chapter, if the veteran has recorded a "request for exemption from public disclosure of discharge papers" with the county auditor. If such a request has been recorded, these records may be released only to the veteran filing the papers, the veteran's next of kin, a deceased veteran's properly appointed personal representative or executor, a person holding the veteran's general power of attorney, or anyone else designated in writing by the veteran to receive the records.(3) Discharge papers of a veteran filed at the office of the county auditor after June 30, 2002, are not public records, but will be available only to the veteran, the veteran's next of kin, a deceased veteran's properly appointed personal representative or executor, a person holding the veteran's general power of attorney, or anyone else designated in writing by the veteran to receive the records.(4) For the purposes of this section, next of kin of deceased veterans have the same rights to full access to the record. Next of kin are the veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, son, daughter, father, mother, brother, and sister.[ 2005 c 274 § 424.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.450 - Check cashers and sellers licensing applications.

RCW 42.56.450 Check cashers and sellers licensing applications.Information in an application for licensing or a small loan endorsement under chapter 31.45 RCW regarding the personal residential address, telephone number of the applicant, or financial statement is exempt from disclosure under this chapter.[ 2005 c 274 § 425.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.460 - Fireworks and explosives.

RCW 42.56.460 Fireworks and explosives.(1) All records obtained and all reports produced as required by state fireworks law, chapter 70.77 RCW, are exempt from disclosure under this chapter.(2) All records obtained and all reports submitted as required by the Washington state explosives act, chapter 70.74 RCW, are exempt from disclosure under this chapter. Nothing in this subsection (2) shall be construed to restrict access to information related to the regulatory duties or actions of any agency.[ 2019 c 125 § 1; 2005 c 274 § 426.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.470 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.470 - Correctional industries workers.

RCW 42.56.470 Correctional industries workers.All records, documents, data, and other materials obtained under the requirements of RCW 72.09.115 from an existing correctional industries class I work program participant or an applicant for a proposed new or expanded class I correctional industries work program are exempt from public disclosure under this chapter.[ 2005 c 274 § 427.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.510 - Duty to disclose or withhold information—Otherwise provided.

RCW 42.56.510 Duty to disclose or withhold information—Otherwise provided.Nothing in RCW 42.56.250 and 42.56.330 shall affect a positive duty of an agency to disclose or a positive duty to withhold information which duty to disclose or withhold is contained in any other law.[ 2005 c 274 § 287; 1991 c 23 § 11; 1990 c 256 § 2; 1987 c 404 § 3. Formerly RCW 42.17.311.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.530 - Review of agency denial.

RCW 42.56.530 Review of agency denial.Whenever a state agency concludes that a public record is exempt from disclosure and denies a person opportunity to inspect or copy a public record for that reason, the person may request the attorney general to review the matter. The attorney general shall provide the person with his or her written opinion on whether the record is exempt.Nothing in this section shall be deemed to establish an attorney-client relationship between the attorney general and a person making a request under this section.[ 1992 c 139 § 10. Formerly RCW 42.17.325.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.540 - Court protection of public records.

RCW 42.56.540 Court protection of public records.The examination of any specific public record may be enjoined if, upon motion and affidavit by an agency or its representative or a person who is named in the record or to whom the record specifically pertains, the superior court for the county in which the movant resides or in which the record is maintained, finds that such examination would clearly not be in the public interest and would substantially and irreparably damage any person, or would substantially and irreparably damage vital governmental functions. An agency has the option of notifying persons named in the record or to whom a record specifically pertains, that release of a record has been requested. However, this option does not exist where the agency is required by law to provide such notice.[ 1992 c 139 § 7; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 § 19; 1973 c 1 § 33 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972). Formerly RCW 42.17.330.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.550 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.550 - Judicial review of agency actions.

RCW 42.56.550 Judicial review of agency actions.(1) Upon the motion of any person having been denied an opportunity to inspect or copy a public record by an agency, the superior court in the county in which a record is maintained may require the responsible agency to show cause why it has refused to allow inspection or copying of a specific public record or class of records. The burden of proof shall be on the agency to establish that refusal to permit public inspection and copying is in accordance with a statute that exempts or prohibits disclosure in whole or in part of specific information or records.(2) Upon the motion of any person who believes that an agency has not made a reasonable estimate of the time that the agency requires to respond to a public record request or a reasonable estimate of the charges to produce copies of public records, the superior court in the county in which a record is maintained may require the responsible agency to show that the estimate it provided is reasonable. The burden of proof shall be on the agency to show that the estimate it provided is reasonable.(3) Judicial review of all agency actions taken or challenged under RCW 42.56.030 through 42.56.520 shall be de novo. Courts shall take into account the policy of this chapter that free and open examination of public records is in the public interest, even though such examination may cause inconvenience or embarrassment to public officials or others. Courts may examine any record in camera in any proceeding brought under this section. The court may conduct a hearing based solely on affidavits.(4) Any person who prevails against an agency in any action in the courts seeking the right to inspect or copy any public record or the right to receive a response to a public record request within a reasonable amount of time shall be awarded all costs, including reasonable attorney fees, incurred in connection with such legal action. In addition, it shall be within the discretion of the court to award such person an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars for each day that he or she was denied the right to inspect or copy said public record.(5) For actions under this section against counties, the venue provisions of RCW 36.01.050 apply.(6) Actions under this section must be filed within one year of the agency's claim of exemption or the last production of a record on a partial or installment basis.[ 2017 c 304 § 5; 2011 c 273 § 1. Prior: 2005 c 483 § 5; 2005 c 274 § 288; 1992 c 139 § 8; 1987 c 403 § 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 § 20; 1973 c 1 § 34 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972). Formerly RCW 42.17.340.]NOTES:Intent—Severability—1987 c 403: See notes following RCW 42.56.050.Application of chapter 300, Laws of 2011: See note following RCW 42.56.565.
WA Rev Code § 42.56.560 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.560 - Application of RCW 42.56.550.

RCW 42.56.560 Application of RCW 42.56.550.The procedures in RCW 42.56.550 govern denials of an opportunity to inspect or copy a public record by the office of the secretary of the senate or the office of the chief clerk of the house of representatives.[ 2005 c 274 § 289; 1995 c 397 § 16. Formerly RCW 42.17.341.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.570 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.570 - Explanatory pamphlet—Advisory model rules—Consultation and training services.

RCW 42.56.570 Explanatory pamphlet—Advisory model rules—Consultation and training services.(1) The attorney general's office shall publish, and update when appropriate, a pamphlet, written in plain language, explaining this chapter.(2) The attorney general, by February 1, 2006, shall adopt by rule advisory model rules for state and local agencies, as defined in RCW 42.56.010, addressing the following subjects:(a) Providing fullest assistance to requestors;(b) Fulfilling large requests in the most efficient manner;(c) Fulfilling requests for electronic records; and(d) Any other issues pertaining to public disclosure as determined by the attorney general.(3) The attorney general, in his or her discretion, may from time to time revise the model rules.(4) Local agencies should consult the advisory model rules when establishing local ordinances for compliance with the requirements and responsibilities of this chapter.(5) The attorney general must establish a consultation program to provide information for developing best practices for local agencies requesting assistance in compliance with this chapter including, but not limited to: Responding to records requests, seeking additional public and private resources for developing and updating technology information services, and mitigating liability and costs of compliance. The attorney general may develop the program in conjunction with the advisory model rule and may collaborate with the chief information officer, the state archivist, and other relevant agencies and organizations in developing and managing the program.(6) The state archivist must offer and provide consultation and training services for local agencies on improving record retention practices.[ 2019 c 372 § 2; 2017 c 303 § 4; 2007 c 197 § 8. Prior: 2005 c 483 § 4; 2005 c 274 § 290; 1992 c 139 § 9. Formerly RCW 42.17.348.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.580 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.580 - Public records officers.

RCW 42.56.580 Public records officers.(1) Each state and local agency shall appoint and publicly identify a public records officer whose responsibility is to serve as a point of contact for members of the public in requesting disclosure of public records and to oversee the agency's compliance with the public records disclosure requirements of this chapter. A state or local agency's public records officer may appoint an employee or official of another agency as its public records officer.(2) For state agencies, the name and contact information of the agency's public records officer to whom members of the public may direct requests for disclosure of public records and who will oversee the agency's compliance with the public records disclosure requirements of this chapter shall be published in the state register at the time of designation and maintained thereafter on the code reviser website for the duration of the designation.(3) For local agencies, the name and contact information of the agency's public records officer to whom members of the public may direct requests for disclosure of public records and who will oversee the agency's compliance within the public records disclosure requirements of this chapter shall be made in a way reasonably calculated to provide notice to the public, including posting at the local agency's place of business, posting on its internet site, or including in its publications.[ 2007 c 456 § 6; 2005 c 483 § 3. Formerly RCW 42.17.253.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.592 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.592 - Personal information—Covered entities.

RCW 42.56.592 Personal information—Covered entities.A covered entity under the federal health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996, Title 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1320d et seq., is deemed to have complied with the requirements of this chapter with respect to protected health information if it has complied with section 13402 of the federal health information technology for economic and clinical health act, P.L. 111-5 as it existed on July 24, 2015. Covered entities shall notify the attorney general pursuant to RCW 42.56.590(7) in compliance with the timeliness of notification requirements of section 13402 of the federal health information technology for economic and clinical health act, P.L. 111-5 as it existed on July 24, 2015, notwithstanding the timeline in RCW 42.56.590(7).[ 2019 c 241 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 241: See note following RCW 19.255.010.
WA Rev Code § 42.56.594 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.594 - Personal information—Consumer protection.

RCW 42.56.594 Personal information—Consumer protection.(1) Any waiver of the provisions of RCW 42.56.590 or 42.56.592 is contrary to public policy, and is void and unenforceable.(2)(a) Any consumer injured by a violation of RCW 42.56.590 may institute a civil action to recover damages.(b) Any agency that violates, proposes to violate, or has violated RCW 42.56.590 may be enjoined.(c) The rights and remedies available under RCW 42.56.590 are cumulative to each other and to any other rights and remedies available under law.[ 2019 c 241 § 7.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 241: See note following RCW 19.255.010.
WA Rev Code § 42.56.600 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.600 - Mediation communications.

RCW 42.56.600 Mediation communications.Records of mediation communications that are privileged under chapter 7.07 RCW are exempt from disclosure under this chapter.[ 2006 c 209 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.610 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.610 - Certain information from dairies and feedlots limited—Rules.

RCW 42.56.610 Certain information from dairies and feedlots limited—Rules.The following information in plans, records, and reports obtained by state and local agencies from dairies, animal feeding operations, and concentrated animal feeding operations, not required to apply for a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit is disclosable only in ranges that provide meaningful information to the public while ensuring confidentiality of business information regarding: (1) Number of animals; (2) volume of livestock nutrients generated; (3) number of acres covered by the plan or used for land application of livestock nutrients; (4) livestock nutrients transferred to other persons; and (5) crop yields. The department of agriculture shall adopt rules to implement this section in consultation with affected state and local agencies.[ 2005 c 510 § 5. Formerly RCW 42.17.31923.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.615 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.615 - Enumeration data used by the office of financial management for population estimates.

RCW 42.56.615 Enumeration data used by the office of financial management for population estimates.Actual enumeration data collected under RCW 35.13.260, 35A.14.700, 36.13.030, and chapter 43.62 RCW shall be used and retained only by the office of financial management and only for the purposes of RCW 35.13.260, 35A.14.700, 36.13.030, and chapter 43.62 RCW. The enumeration data collected is confidential, is exempt from public inspection and copying under this chapter, and in accordance with RCW 43.41.435, must be destroyed after it is used.[ 2014 c 14 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 42.56.620 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.620 - Marijuana research licensee reports.

RCW 42.56.620 Marijuana research licensee reports.Reports submitted by marijuana research licensees in accordance with rules adopted by the state liquor and cannabis board under RCW 69.50.372 that contain proprietary information are exempt from disclosure under this chapter.[ 2015 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 1504; 2015 c 71 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective dates—2015 2nd sp.s. c 4: See notes following RCW 69.50.334.
WA Rev Code § 42.56.625 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies|Chapter 42.56 - Public Records Act.|42.56.625 - Medical marijuana authorization database.

RCW 42.56.625 Medical marijuana authorization database.Records in the medical marijuana authorization database established in RCW 69.51A.230 containing names and other personally identifiable information of qualifying patients and designated providers are exempt from disclosure under this chapter.[ 2015 c 70 § 22.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 c 70 §§ 21, 22, 32, and 33: See note following RCW 69.51A.230.Short title—Findings—Intent—References to Washington state liquor control board—Draft legislation—2015 c 70: See notes following RCW 66.08.012.