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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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How to Evaluate Technologies and Companies for Public Records/FOIA Requests

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(This is the fifth and final blog in a five-part series on streamlining public records request response.) When starting the journey in changing your processes around managing these requests, it can be like a hiker...more

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Improving Processes to Streamline Public Records/FOIA Request Response

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(This is the fourth blog in a five-part series on streamlining public records request response.) Managing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or similar public records requests in State or Local government agencies is a...more

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