The DHS may refuse a request for access to its information if the requested information relates to:
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Mandatory protection of privacy of a third party who is a natural person, including a deceased individual. |
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Mandatory protection of certain records of South African Revenue Service. |
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Mandatory protection of commercial information of a third party. |
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Mandatory protection of certain confidential information and protection of certain other confidential information of a third party. |
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Mandatory protection of safety of individuals and protection of property. |
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Mandatory protection of police dockets in bail proceedings and protection of law enforcement and legal proceedings. |
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Mandatory protection of records privileged from production in legal proceedings. |
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Defence, security and international relations of the Republic. |
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Economic interests and financial welfare of the Republic and commercial activities of the Department. |
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Mandatory protection of research information of a third party and protection of research information of the Department. |
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Operations of the Department. |
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Manifestly frivolous or vexatious requests or substantial and unreasonable diversion of resources of the Department. |
South African Institute for Drug Free Sport Act, 1997
