Section 560.129, F.S. Except as otherwise provided in the exemption, information concerning an investigation or examination by the Office of Financial Regulation pursuant to this chapter (Money Services Businesses), including any consumer complaint received by the office or the Department of Financial Services, is confidential and exempt from disclosure until the investigation or examination ceases to be “active” as that term is defined in the exemption. Confidentiality is also provided for other records such as trade secrets and personal financial records. Other records may also remain confidential if disclosure would result in any of the consequences listed in the exemption. Quarterly reports submitted under s.560.118(2) are confidential. Section 560.312(1)(2), F.S. Payment instrument transaction information held by the Office of Financial Regulation pursuant to s. 560.310, F.S. (check cashing and foreign currency exchangers) which identifies a licensee, payor, payee, or conductor is confidential and exempt, except as provided in the exemption. Section 560.4041, F.S. Information that identifies a drawer or deferred presentment provider contained in the database authorized under s. 560.404, is confidential and exempt from public disclosure requirements and may not be released except as provided in the subsection. (Florida Office of the Attorney General // © March 9, 2023)
