Exemption 6 (Personal privacy)

Exemption 6 (Personal Privacy) allows agencies to withhold records that would invade someone's personal privacy if shared publicly. Specifically, it protects information that, if disclosed, could cause a clearly unwarranted invasion of an individual's personal privacy rights. This includes details like social security numbers, medical information, or personal addresses. The goal is to balance transparency with respect for individual privacy, ensuring that personal data is kept confidential unless revealing it serves a higher public interest or there's a legal obligation to disclose.