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§ 15. Public inspection and copying of documents. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act to the contrary, a person or State or local government agency must comply with the provisions of any other State law with respect to allowing the public inspection and copying of information or documents containing all or any portion of an individual's social security number. A person or State or local government agency must redact social security numbers from the information or documents before allowing the public inspection or copying of the information or documents.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 5. General Provisions § 179/15. Public inspection and copying of documents - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-5-general-provisions/il-st-sect-5-179-15/
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