First , a public authority must determine whether or not information is covered by an exemption and then , even if it is covered , the authority must disclose the information .
The application of a public interest test indicated that the public interest favours non-disclosure .
First , a public authority must determine whether or not information is covered by an exemption and then , even if it is covered , the authority must disclose the information unless the application of a public interest test indicated that the public interest favours non-disclosure .