(1) The department of veterans affairs reserves the right to determine that a public record requested is exempt under the provisions of RCW 42.17.310 or federal or other state laws and regulations.

(2) Pursuant to RCW 42.17.260, the department of veterans affairs reserves the right to delete identifying details when it makes available or publishes any public record, in any case in which there is reason to believe that disclosure of such details may be unreasonable invasion of personal privacy. The public records officer shall fully justify such deletion in writing.