19.34.420 - Confidentiality of certain records -- Limited access to state auditor. - Washington Statutes

Confidentiality of certain records — Limited access to state auditor.

(1) The following information, when in the possession of the secretary, the department of information services, or the state auditor for purposes of this chapter, shall not be made available for public disclosure, inspection, or copying, unless the request is made under an order of a court of competent jurisdiction based upon an express written finding that the need for the information outweighs any reason for maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of the information or records:

     (a) A trade secret, as defined by RCW 19.108.010; and

     (b) Information regarding design, security, or programming of a computer system used for purposes of licensing or operating a certification authority or repository under this chapter.

     (2) The state auditor, or an authorized agent, must be given access to all information referred to in subsection (1) of this section for the purpose of conducting audits under this chapter or under other law, but shall not make that information available for public inspection or copying except as provided in subsection (1) of this section.

[1998 c 33 § 2.]