Section 493.4.12. Release to subject.

         4.12(1) A written request to review confidential records may be filed by the subject of the record as provided in rule 493—4.6(17A,22). The agency need not release the following records to the subject:

            a.               The identity of a person providing information to the agency need not be disclosed directly or indirectly to the subject of the information when the information is authorized to be held confidential pursuant to Iowa Code section 22.7(18) or other provision of law.

            b.               Records need not be disclosed to the subject when they are the work product of an attorney or are otherwise privileged.

            c.               Peace officers’ investigative reports may be withheld from the subject, except as required by the Iowa Code. (See Iowa Code section 22.7(5).)

            d.               Others authorized by law.

         4.12(2) Where a record has multiple subjects with interest in the confidentiality of the record, the state public defender may take reasonable steps to protect confidential information relating to another subject.