A Freedom of Information Act request prevents disclosure of records if it would invade someone's privacy. A balancing test must be applied to evaluate whether the privacy interests at stake are outweighed by competing public interests.

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This is correct. FOIA exemptions include protecting personal privacy, but it is subject to a balancing test to determine whether the public's interest in disclosure outweighs these privacy considerations.

A Freedom of Information Act Request Prevents Disclosure of Records