12 No. of 2002] Freedom of Information (b) every public authority shall make available to the general public or, on request, to any person information which is under its control; (c ) every public authority shall make available to the general public or, on request, to any person access to public 5 meetings or to places where information may be obtained; and (d) every private body shall make available, on request, information which it holds on the person requesting for the information, if reasonable evidence is shown regarding 10 the purpose of the request. (2) A person who requests for information in pursuance of the right in subsection (1) need not give any reason or justification for that person’s interest in the information being requested for. (3) For the purposes of this section “ person ” means a citizen or 15 permanent resident of Zambia. Exemption from disclosure 11. A public authority shall not be required to disclose information which is determined to be exempt from disclosure under this Act. Determination of exemption 12. Information requested under this Act shall be deemed to be exempt from disclosure only if the public authority which has control of the information (a) claims an exemption under section thirteen, fourteen, or fifteen for all, or for any part of, the information; and (b) determines, in accordance with section sixteen, that the disclosure is not justified in the public interest. Exemption for protection of privacy 25 13. A public authority shall claim an exemption where it reasonably determines that the information requested, including personal information, involves the privacy interests of a third party. 14. A public authority may claim an exemption where disclosure of information under this Act — (a) would, or could, reasonably be expected to cause damage to the security of Zambia, the defence of Zambia or would divulge any information or matter which relates to the defence or security of a foreign government and which is communicated in confidence by or on behalf of such foreign government; or (b) would or could reasonably be expected to disclose, or enable a person to ascertain, the existence or identity of a confidential source of information in relation to the enforcement or administration of the law or endanger the life or physical safety of any person; N.A.B 14, 2002 Exemption for functions of public authorities 20 30 35 40