The Public Records Act provides that a number of types of documents are exempt from public inspection and copying. In addition, documents are exempt from disclosure if any "other statute" exempts or prohibits disclosure. Requestors should be aware of the following exemptions, outside the Public Records Act, that restrict the availability of some documents held by Seattle College District VI for inspection and copying:

(1) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g; the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, chapter 19.108 RCW; attorney-client privileged communications, RCW 5.60.060(2).

(2) Examination of individual files of Seattle College District students shall be in accordance with the provisions of district policy and procedure 380, student records.

(3) The Seattle College District VI is prohibited by statute from disclosing lists of individuals for commercial purposes.

(4) Pursuant to RCW 42.56.540, the Seattle College District VI reserves the right to seek to enjoin the examination of any specific record, the examination of which the district determines 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.