(a) "Confidential information" includes both "privileged information " and "unprivileged client information." "Privileged information" refers to the information of a client protected by the lawyer-client privilege of Rule 5.03 of the Texas Rules of Evidence or of Rule 5.03 of the Texas Rules of Criminal Evidence or by ...
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) establishes new laws for collecting, storing, processing, and selling consumer information linked to a specific individual. TDPSA was passed as House Bill 4 during the regular session of the 88th Texas Legislature. The law became effective July 1, 2024.
In the course of performing their duties, employees may have access to or gain knowledge of confidential information concerning the Company, its customers/clients, and other employees. "Confidential information" is defined as information to which the public does not have general access.
Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer's agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public.
Confidential information is defined as any data or know-how that a disclosing party offers a receiving party, orally or in writing, that is meant to be private. The receiving party reasonably understands its confidential nature and any circumstances that would call for disclosure of said information.
Some information is not open to the public. These types of information are listed as exceptions in the Texas Public Information Act. They include some information in personnel records, pending litigation, competitive bids, trade secrets, real estate deals and certain legal matters involving attorney-client privilege.
Open records requests must be made in writing. Visit the Open Records Portal to request an open record. It takes about 10 business days to receive a response to your open records request. To contact the Department of Communications & Engagement regarding open records, please call (210) 207-6149.
The nine exemptions are described below. Exemption 1: Information that is classified to protect national security. Exemption 2: Information related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency. Exemption 3: Information that is prohibited from disclosure by another federal law.
Some information is not open to the public. These types of information are listed as exceptions in the Texas Public Information Act. They include some information in personnel records, pending litigation, competitive bids, trade secrets, real estate deals and certain legal matters involving attorney-client privilege.