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Freedom of Information Act › Records Request

The Freedom of Information Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1966 to promote government transparency and the free exchange of public information. Under FOIA, any individual can request federal... more +
The Freedom of Information Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1966 to promote government transparency and the free exchange of public information. Under FOIA, any individual can request federal agency records and enforce that right in a court of law. However, not all agency records can be requested; there are nine exempt categories of information. In addition to the federal law, many states have passed their own freedom of information acts. These acts are often similar but not always identical to the federal version.  less -
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OOR (Office of Open Records) Holds that “Frank Curry” FOIA Buddy Requests Can Be Denied for Being Anonymous

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In Frank Curry and FOIABuddy v. South Western School District, AP 2024-1311, a school district (“District”) received a request for records related to IT operations, contracts, staff, and IT budget from Frank Curry and...more

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FOIA Exemption Questions on Redacted HHS Cannabis Letter

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The principle of open government is foundational to a healthy democracy, and the availability of government records upon request from the public is one of its chief cornerstones. Originally published in Law360 - January 5,...more

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OFCCP Again Extends Deadline for Submitting Objections to EEO-1 Disclosure, But New Wrinkles Added

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On February 14, 2023, OFCCP announced that it was again extending the deadline for employers to file objections to the disclosure of their EEO-1 data in response to a FOIA request from the Center for Investigative Reporting....more

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So How Much Time Do Public Agencies Have to Respond to Voluminous FOIA Requests?

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Often times, when facing voluminous requests for records under Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), clients will simply ask me: “How long do we have to comply?”  There is no simple answer, but here are some...more

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A Look In Through the Out Door: The FOIA and Employee Exit Interviews

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It is a common practice for employers to conduct exit interviews with departing employees.  Without even discussing employment law issues (not to mention issues over the appropriate roles and responsibilities for school...more

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ISBE Updates Special Education Notice of Procedural Safeguards

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The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) issued a revised version of its Notice of Procedural Safeguards for Parent/Guardians with Disabilities shortening the time for response to a student records request unless an...more

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Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor Issues Binding Opinions Regarding FOIA Exemptions

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The Public Access Counselor (PAC) of the Illinois Attorney General’s office recently issued two binding opinions addressing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Specifically, the opinions found two public bodies in...more

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