REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION Clause Samples
The "Request for Public Information" clause outlines the procedures and obligations when a party receives a request for information under public records or freedom of information laws. Typically, this clause requires the party to promptly notify the other party if information related to the agreement is requested by a government agency or member of the public, and may specify how to handle confidential or sensitive information in such cases. Its core function is to ensure transparency while protecting proprietary or confidential data, balancing legal compliance with the need to safeguard sensitive business interests.
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. The Board agrees to furnish to the Association in response to written requests all public information.
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. 5.10.1 This contract and all network provider and Subcontractor contracts are subject to public disclosure under the Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552). TDHS may receive Public Information requests related to this contract, information submitted as part of the compliance of the contract and the HMO's application upon which this contract was awarded. TDHS agrees that it will promptly deliver a copy of any request for public information to the HMO.
5.10.2 TDHS may, in its sole discretion, request a decision from the Office of the Attorney General (AG opinion) regarding whether the information requested is excepted from required public disclosure. TDHS may rely on the HMO's written representations in preparing any AG opinion request, in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 552.305. TDHS is not liable for failing to request an AG opinion or for releasing information which is not deemed confidential by law, if the HMO fails to provide TDHS with specific reasons why the requested information is exempt from the required public disclosure. TDHS or the Office of the Attorney General will notify all interested parties if an AG opinion is requested.
5.10.3 If the HMO believes that the requested information qualifies as a trade secret or as commercial or financial information, HMO must notify TDHS-- within three (3) working days of HMO's receipt of the request of the specific text, or portion of text, which the HMO claims is excepted from required public disclosure. The HMO is required to identify the specific provisions of the Act which the HMO believes are applicable, and is required to include a detailed written explanation of how the exceptions apply to the specific information identified by the HMO as confidential and excepted from required public disclosure.
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. Each party acknowledges that the other is obligated to strictly comply with the Public Information Act, Chapter 552, Texas Government Code, in responding to any request for public information pertaining to this agreement.
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. 1This Agreement and all network Provider and subcontractor contracts are subject to public disclosure under the Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552). TDHS may receive Public Information requests related to the TDHS Contract, information submitted as part of the compliance of the TDHS Contract and the HMO's application upon which the TDHS Contract was awarded.