- Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, records obtained by the Commissioner or filed under this chapter, including a record contained in or filed with a registration statement, application, notice filing, or report, are public records and are available for public examination.
- The following information and documents do not constitute public information under subsection (a) of this Code section and shall be confidential:
- Information or documents obtained by the Commissioner in connection with an investigation under Code Section 10-5-71;
- Information or documents filed with the Commissioner in connection with a registration statement or exemption filing under this chapter which constitute trade secrets or commercial or financial information of a person for which that person is entitled to and has asserted a claim of confidentiality or privilege authorized by law;
- Any document or record specifically designated as confidential in accordance with this chapter; and
- Any document, record, or information designated as confidential by federal statute, rule, or regulation.
History. Code 1981, § 10-5-76 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 381, § 1/SB 358; Ga. L. 2011, p. 752, § 10/HB 142.