Commonly Used Exemptions
The Code of Virginia allows any public body to withhold certain records from public disclosure. The county commonly withholds records subject to the following exemptions:

• Personnel records (§ 2.2-3705.1 (1) of the Code of Virginia)
• Records subject to attorney-client privilege (§ 2.2-3705.1 (2)) or attorney work product (§ 2.2-3705.1 (3))
• Vendor proprietary information (§ 2.2-3705.1 (6))
• Records relating to the negotiation and award of a contract, prior to a contract being awarded (§ 2.2-3705.1 (12))

Policy Regarding the Use of Exemptions
The general policy of the County of Loudoun is to invoke the personnel records exemption in those instances where it applies in order to protect the privacy of employees and officials of the county.

The general policy of the County of Loudoun is to invoke the contract negotiations exemption whenever it applies in order to protect the county's bargaining position and negotiating strategy.