- (a) All documents and exhibits submitted to the CHO shall be presumed to be public records unless confidentiality is otherwise required by law.
(b) Parties shall perform diligent redactions of sensitive personal information before submitting a document to the CHO. At a minimum, parties shall redact all of the following information from exhibits submitted to the CHO:
- (1) Driver's license numbers.
- (2) Dates of birth.
- (3) Social Security numbers.
- (4) Criminal Identification and Information and National Crime Information Center numbers.
- (5) Medical or psychiatric information.
- (6) Financial account numbers.
- (7) Names of minors.
- (c) If the sensitive personal information on a page is so comprehensive that redactions are impracticable, or if the information subject to redaction is necessary to prove a material fact in dispute, the party may request that the relevant page(s) be submitted under a protective order.
- (d) To request a protective order, a party shall make a request to the CHO that explains the reasons for the request and identifies the specific information or documents that require protection.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11400.20, Government Code; and Sections 14536 and 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 11400.20, Government Code.
History
1. New section filed 5-12-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 20).