We have received an open records request for information regarding the county's parking lot where many county employees park, including many elected officials. Specifically, the requestor is seeking all of the cardholders names and their entry and exit times. In the past, we have been able to withhold this information by arguing to the Attorney General that Section 552.101 excepts from disclosure information considered to be confidential. Upon showing certain "special circumstances," the common law right to privacy prevails over the public's right to know. We have argued that imminent threat of harm is a special circumstance and have been successful with that argument.

If you have successfully argued other theories or if you have thoughts about other exceptions that might apply, I would appreciate a reply. Thanks.