Freedom of Information Act 3 152.3 Not deemed to be official documents are any documents which: a. are used by an authority in a commercial capacity; b. have not been issued; or c. are intended for personal use. Section 2: Right of Access to Official Documents Art. 6 Principle of freedom of information 1 Any person has the right to inspect official documents and to obtain information about the content of official documents. 2 The documents may be inspected in situ or a copy thereof may be requested. The legislation governing copyright is reserved. 3 Where an official document has already been published by the Federal Government in paper or electronic format, the rights under paragraphs 1 and 2 above are deemed to have been fulfilled. Art. 7 Exceptions 1 The right of access shall be limited, deferred or refused if such access to an official document: a. significantly impairs the free opinion-forming and decision-making processes of an authority which is subject to this Act, or of another legislative, administrative or judicial body; b. affects the execution of specific measures taken by an authority in conformity with its objectives; c. is likely to compromise the domestic and international security of Switzerland; d. is likely to affect the interests of Switzerland in matters of foreign policy and international relations; e. is likely to affect relations between the Federal Government and the cantons, or inter-cantonal relations; f. is likely to affect the economic or monetary interests of Switzerland; g. is likely to reveal professional, business or manufacturing secrets; or h. is likely to result in the release of information provided voluntarily by a third party to an authority which undertook to maintain secrecy with regard thereto. 2 The right of access shall be limited, deferred or refused if such access to an official document is likely to prejudice the privacy of a third party, unless exceptionally outweighed by public interest. 3