4. The public institution may grant access to a document referring to the applicant in alternative sources that can be easily accessible. 5. If a document has already been released by the institution concerned and is easily accessible to the applicant, the public authority may fulfill its obligation of granting access to documents by informing the applicant how to obtain the requested document. 6. Documents shall be supplied in an existing version and format (including electronically or in an alternative format such as Braille alphabet, large print or tape) with full regard to the applicant's preference. CHAPTER III REFUSAL OF ACCESS TO PUBLIC DOCUMENTS Article 12 Exceptions from the right of access to documents 1. Any applicant shall have the right to access public documents. Limitation of this right shall be exercised proportionally, and only for the purpose of protection of: 1.1. national security, defense and international relations; 1.2. public security; 1.3. prevention, detection and investigation of criminal activities; 1.4. disciplinary investigations; 1.5. inspection, control and supervision by public institutions; 1.6. privacy and other private legitimate interests; 1.7. commercial and other economic interests; 1.8. state Economic, monetary and exchange policies; 1.9. equality of parties in court procedure and efficient administration of justice; 1.10. environment; and 7