Laws and rules: Public disclosure

Definitions

• RCW: Revised Code of Washington, the laws of Washington State passed by the state legislature.
• WAC: Washington Administrative Code, regulations of Washington State issued by executive branch agencies.
• USC: United States Code, federal laws passed by the United States legislature.
• CFR: Code of Federal Regulations, federal regulations issued by executive departments and agencies.

Public records

• RCW 42.56: Public records act
  Washington State laws related to public records.

Driver records

• RCW 26.23.150: Recording of social security numbers — Compliance with federal requirement — Restricted disclosure
  Protects Social Security numbers except as required by state or federal law.
• RCW 46.20.041: Persons with physical or mental disabilities or diseases
  Protects medical certificates submitted by drivers.
• RCW 46.20.118: Negative file
  Protects driver license negative files.
• RCW 46.52.080: Confidentiality of reports — Information required to be disclosed - Evidence
  Sets rules for disclosure of vehicle accident reports.
• RCW 46.52.083: Confidentiality of reports — Availability of factual data to interested parties
  Sets rules for disclosure of vehicle accident report data.
• RCW 46.52.120: Case record of convictions and infractions — Cross-reference to accident reports
  Protects driver records except when required by the Washington State Patrol, Traffic Safety Commission, or other public officials designated by law.
• RCW 46.52.130: Abstract of driving record — Access — Fees - Penalty
  Sets rules for providing abstracts of driving records.
• RCW 46.56.230(5): Personal information
  Protects documents and scanned images required to apply for a driver license or identification card.
• 42 CFR 2: Confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records
  Protects alcohol and drug reports.
• 18 USC 2721: Driver Privacy Protection Act
  Limits disclosure of personal data from driver licenses and identification cards.
• 42 USC 405: Social Security Act
  Protects Social Security numbers in driving records.

Vehicle records

• RCW 46.12.630: Lists of registered and legal owners of vehicles — Furnished for certain purposes — Penalty for unauthorized use
  Sets rules for the release of lists of registered and legal owners of vehicles.
• RCW 46.12.635: Disclosure of names and addresses of individual vehicle owners
  Sets rules for disclosure of names and addresses of individual vehicle owners.
• RCW 46.70.042: Application for license — Retention by department — Confidentiality
  Limits disclosure of applications for vehicle dealer licenses.
• RCW 82.38.260: Administration and enforcement
  Limits disclosure of special fuel tax returns.
• RCW 82.32.330(1)(c) and (2): Disclosure of return or tax information
  Protects information about vehicle or vessel sales tax, use tax, or excise tax.
• WAC 308-93-087: Disclosure of names and addresses of individual vessel owners
  Sets rules for disclosure of names and addresses of individual vessel owners.
• 18 USC 2721: Driver Privacy Protection Act
  Limits disclosure of personal data from vehicle titles.
• 42 USC 405: Social Security Act
  Protects Social Security numbers in vehicle records.

Business and professional licensing records

• RCW 9.41.097: Supplying information on persons purchasing pistols or applying for concealed pistol licenses
  Protects information about concealed weapons permits and pistol transfer records except when needed by law enforcement, corrections, and the courts.
• RCW 10.97.050: Criminal Records Privacy Act
  Sets rules for disclosure of criminal history record information.
• RCW 19.16.245: Financial Statement
  Protects financial statements of licensed collection agencies.
• RCW 26.23.150: Recording of social security numbers — Compliance with federal requirement — Restricted disclosure
  Protects Social Security numbers except as required by state or federal law.
• RCW 50.13.020: Information or records deemed private and confidential — Exceptions (Unemployment compensation)
  Sets rules for limited disclosure of unemployment compensation records.
• RCW 51.16.070: Employer’s records — Unified business identifier - Confidentiality (Industrial insurance)
  Protects employer records.
• RCW 5.60.060 (2), (5): Who are disqualified — Privileged communications
  Sets rules for privileged communications that cannot be disclosed, including attorney/client privilege and public officer communications.
• 28 CFR 50.12: Exchange of FBI identification records
  Sets rules for disclosure of FBI records.
• 42 USC 12112: Americans with Disabilities Act
  Protects disability-related information.
• 42 USC 405: Social Security Act
  Protects Social Security numbers in business and professional licensing records.

Finance and administration records

• RCW 4.92.210 (2) (6): Risk management — Review of claims — Settlements
  Protects tort claim files and specific claim valuations.
• RCW 51.28.070: Claim files and records confidential
  Protects industrial insurance claim files and records.