This is an Exemption Log from the Port of Seattle, dated September 27, 2023, related to Public Records Act request 23-941. It explains that certain employment investigation records are being partially redacted before release, with names and identifying information of complainants, accusers, and witnesses removed to protect their privacy under Washington State law (RCW 42.56.250 and 42.56.230). The redactions apply to records involving workplace discrimination or harassment investigations, where disclosing individual identities is deemed highly offensive and not of legitimate public concern.Open full document
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Port Of Seattle exemption log for Public Records Act request 23-941, dated September 27, 2023. Documents redacted under RCW 42.56.250(1)(f) (employment investigative records) and RCW 42.56.230(3) (personal privacy) pertaining to employment discrimination or harassment investigations under chapter 49.60 RCW. Redactions cover names, contact information, employee identification numbers, and other personally identifying information of complainants, accusers, and witnesses. Contact: public-disclosure@portseattle.org.