This is the concept that we find in numerous places in federal legislation, for instance in the Privacy Act and other places. And one can imagine, for instance, that in hearing a claim some sensitive medical information might be divulged and need to be divulged in order for the claim to be adequately assessed, but it would, however, be embarrassing for the person involved in making the claim. So that would be a clear example where their right to privacy would outweigh the benefits of a public hearing for that type of information.
On December 7th, 2009. See this statement in context.