Which act excludes public disclosure of health records on request from a third party?

The correct answer is the Freedom of Information Act 2000. This act primarily addresses the right to access information held by public authorities and established a framework for public sector transparency. However, it also includes provisions that protect certain types of sensitive information, including personal health records, from being disclosed without proper justification.

In the context of health records, especially, the Freedom of Information Act allows public authorities to refuse requests for information that would breach confidentiality or invade personal privacy. This is particularly relevant in healthcare settings where the privacy of patient records is paramount.

While the Access to Health Records Act 1990 and the Data Protection Act 1998 both govern the handling and disclosure of personal health information, they focus more on individual rights to access one's own records rather than the broader implications of requests from third parties. The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 is primarily concerned with the powers of the police and the conduct of criminal investigations, not with the public disclosure of health records.