P.R. Laws tit. 3, § 292j

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§ 292j. Confidential information; disclosure

The information obtained as a result of an investigation is confidential and shall be kept in an investigation file, which may not be subject to inspection, examination or disclosure while the investigation is conducted. The information thus gathered may be disclosed upon completion of the investigation pursuant to the norms that the Secretary adopts through regulations, except in those cases in which the following situations arise:

(a) A law or regulation declares the information to be confidential.

(b) Information which may harm essential rights of third parties is revealed.

(c) The communication is protected under any of the evidence privileges that may be invoked by citizens.

(d) The identity of a confidant is the matter in question.

(e) It is official information pursuant to Rule of Evidence No. 31, App. IV of Title 32.

(f) Investigative techniques or procedures are revealed.

History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 205, § 13.