Information in the contract between the local government and the private sector partner is subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. In some cases, the local government may be required to disclose information to the public regarding the contract between the parties.
The local government and the private partner must be aware of the extent of the information that can be disclosed in this regard. Generally, the local government will be required to release information, except in cases where:
• significant prejudice may occur to the private partner's competitive advantage
• interference with contract or other negotiations may occur
• information may result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency
• information will contravene or harm the public interest