California · Evidence Code
EVID §1040: (a) As used in this section, “official information” means information acquired in confidence by a public employee in the course of his or her duty and not open, or officially disclosed, to the public
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This statute defines when public entities may refuse to disclose confidential information acquired by employees, except law enforcement may access Employment Development Department records when a felony arrest warrant is issued.
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