10-5-76. Public records; exceptions.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, records obtained by the Commissioner or filed under this chapter, including a record contained in or filed with a registration statement, application, notice filing, or report, are public records and are available for public examination.#

The following information and documents do not constitute public information under subsection (a) of this Code section and shall be confidential:#

1. (1)

   Information or documents obtained by the Commissioner in connection with an investigation under Code Section 10-5-71;#

2. (2)

   Information or documents filed with the Commissioner in connection with a registration statement or exemption filing under this chapter which constitute trade secrets or commercial or financial information of a person for which that person is entitled to and has asserted a claim of confidentiality or privilege authorized by law;#

3. (3)

   Any document or record specifically designated as confidential in accordance with this chapter; and#

4. (4)

   Any document, record, or information designated as confidential by federal statute, rule, or regulation.#