(1) DES reserves the right to determine that a public record requested is exempt, in whole or in part, under the provisions of chapter 42.56 RCW or other applicable provision of law.

(2) In addition, there are exemptions outside the Public Records Act that restrict the availability of some documents held by DES for inspection and copying; to include, but not limited to, RCW 4.92.210 (information in a claim filed with the office of risk management) and RCW 5.60.060 (attorney-client privilege).

(3) In addition, DES reserves the right to delete identifying details when it makes available any public record in cases when there is reason to believe that disclosure of such details would be an invasion of personal privacy protected by chapter 42.56 RCW.

(4) The department is prohibited by statute from disclosing lists of individuals for commercial purposes pursuant to RCW 42.56.070(9).