Commonly used Exemptions

The Code of Virginia allows any public body to withhold certain records from public disclosure. The University commonly withholds records subject to the following exemptions:

• Personnel records (§ 2.2-3705.1 (1) of the Code of Virginia)
• Records subject to attorney-client privilege (§ 2.2-3705.1 (2)) or attorney work product (§ 2.2-3705.1 (3))
• Tests or examinations (§ 2.2-3705.1 (4))
• Records created for use in closed meetings of the Board of Visitors (§ 2.2-3705.1 (5))
• Vendor proprietary information (§ 2.2-3705.1 (6))
• Computer software created for the university (§ 2.2-3705.1 (7))
• Appraisals for real property (§ 2.2-3705.1 (8))
• Records concerning claims against the university (§ 2.2-3705.1 (9))
• Records relating to the negotiation and award of a contract, prior to a contract being awarded (§ 2.2-3705.1 (12))
• Scholastic records containing information concerning identifiable individuals (§ 2.2-3705.4 (1))
• Admissions and employment letters and recommendations (§ 2.2-3705.4 (2))
• Research data (§ 2.2-3705.4 (4))
• Fundraising records (§ 2.2-3705.4 (7))
• Threat Assessment records (§ 2.2-3705.4 (8))
• Health records (§ 2.2-3705.5 (1))
• Working papers and correspondence of the President of the University (§ 2.2-3705.7 (2))
• Library records (§ 2.2-3705.7 (3))
• Criminal investigative files (§ 2.2-3706 (2)(a),(b),(e),(h),(j))