1. (1) If records responsive to a public records request identify or pertain directly to an individual or organization other than the requestor, WDVA may notify the named individual or organization about the request.

2. (2) WDVA's third-party notice may include:

   1. (a) A copy of the original request;
   2. (b) If appropriate, the records that identify or pertain to the third party;
   3. (c) The date WDVA intends to release the record; and
   4. (d) A statement that the third party may prevent release of the record by agreement or by bringing a lawsuit and getting an injunction against WDVA and the requestor under RCW 42.56.540 prior to the intended release date.

3. (3) WDVA may inform the requestor that:

   1. (a) A third party has been notified of the request;
   2. (b) WDVA provided the third party with a due date for objecting to disclosure; and
   3. (c) In the absence of an agreement with the requestor, the third party may bring a lawsuit against the requestor and WDVA under RCW 42.56.540 to stop disclosure.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.56.040, 42.56.070, 42.56.090, and 42.56.120. WSR 20-15-006, § 484-50-030, filed 7/2/20, effective 8/2/20.]