Exemption (b)(2) authorizes the withholding of matters
that are related to the internal rules and practices of an agency, such
as certain investigative
manuals and techniques.
Exemption (b)(3) protects from disclosure material(s), the disclosure
of which is prohibited by another statute. In most OIG cases, Rule 6(e) of
the
Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure provides that parties in possession
of information which is part of a Grand Jury proceeding may make disclosure
only
by court order.
Exemption (b)(5) authorizes the withholding of opinions and recommendations
contained in intra-agency and inter-agency documents which are developed
prior to the issuance of a final agency determination. The purpose of this
exemption
is to facilitate the frank exchange of ideas and recommendations which
are necessary in making informed agency decisions.
Exemption (b)(6) authorizes the withholding of names and details of
personal information related to various individuals which, if disclosed to
the public,
would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy through
harassment or unsolicited inquiries.
Exemption (b)(7)(A) permits the withholding of records or information
compiled for law enforcement purposes, when the disclosure of such information
could
reasonably be expected to interfere with an ongoing enforcement proceeding
in which final action has not been reached.
Exemption (b)(7)(C) authorizes the withholding of names and details
of personal information related to various individuals which, if disclosed
to
the public, could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion
of personal privacy.
Exemption (b)(7)(D) of the Freedom of Information Act allows the withholding
of names, addresses, telephone numbers, job titles, and any other information
which may lead to the identification of individuals from whom the Government
received information in confidence, or under circumstances implying confidentiality.
In addition to source identity, confidential information furnished to law
enforcement authorities in the course of an investigation may also be withheld.
Exemption (b)(7)(E) authorizes the withholding of information if its
release would disclose investigative techniques and/or procedures, thereby
impairing
their future effectiveness.
Exemption (b)(7)(F) allows the withholding of names and other relevant
information which, if disclosed to the public, would endanger the life
or physical safety of law enforcement personnel.
