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FOIA Automation: A Missed Opportunity Across Federal Agencies?

Despite the rise of digital transformation, many federal agencies still haven’t fully integrated FOIA, privacy, and records management into a...
  • June 23, 2025
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When a government shutdown hits, FOIA operations often grind to a halt. But here’s the catch: the legal deadlines don’t.

FOIA requires agencies to respond within 20 working days. Shutdowns aren’t exempted. The clock keeps ticking. However, after the shutdown......
  • May 26, 2025
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Did you know there are legal mechanisms (under FOIA) that allow agencies to deny the existence of records—even when they exist?

Yes, you read that correctly... But how is this possible? Here’s how: These exist under FOIA Exclusions Under 5 U.S.C....
  • May 22, 2025
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What Are FOIA Exclusions: Here’s Why Some Government Records Don’t Exist

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a vital tool for public transparency. But there’s a lesser-known side to it:...
  • May 19, 2025
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How Can Cybersecurity and FOIA Work Together? This is such an interesting topic and I can’t wait to dive in! !!️

In today’s digital landscape, transparency and protection aren’t opposites, I strongly believe that they are actual partners. As we know,...
  • May 5, 2025
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If a requester files a FOIA request, they might receive three different answers.

Let's unpack all 3 responses... A FOIA request is like asking a government agency to open a locked cabinet. They...
  • April 28, 2025
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If you’re filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, it’s important to know how fees are determined.

Agencies typically place requesters into one of the five categories, each with different cost structures: 1. Commercial Use – requesters...
  • April 24, 2025
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Whether you are a government employee, FOIA officer, or simply someone seeking access to federal records, understanding the difference between FOIA and Privacy Act requests is essential.

So let's dive in! FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) - Who can file this request? Anyone—citizens, journalists, researchers, organizations. -...
  • April 21, 2025
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When someone request federal records about themselves, two laws often govern access: the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). They serve different purposes but intersect in important ways.

For instance: Privacy Act Exemptions J(2) Agencies like the FBI or DEA can withhold entire systems of records if they...
  • April 17, 2025
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Why Is FOIA Unlike Any Other Federal Law?

The Freedom of Information Act stands alone in the federal landscape because it reverses the traditional flow of authority. How...
  • March 10, 2025
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