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Insights from Dr. Moya Hill

If you’ve ever wondered who should process Privacy Act requests, FOIA Officers or Privacy Officers, you are not alone.

Early in my career I have asked myself the same question. Confused, yet intrigued. However the answer is much clearer...

June 5, 2025

Dr. Moya Hill

Insights from Dr. Moya Hill

Understanding the differences between a FOIA request and a Privacy Act request is paramount. Both requests types can be similar, yet they both serve two different purposes.

Here is a breakdown... Any citizen that would like to access government records, will more than likely encounter these two...

June 3, 2025

Dr. Moya Hill

Insights from Dr. Moya Hill

The tension between the FOIA and the Privacy Act is so interesting. What one law supports for openness, the other may block to protect privacy. It is indeed a balancing act.

Let's dissect the two... As we know, transparency and privacy are two pillars of democratic governance, however they often find...

May 15, 2025

Dr. Moya Hill

Insights from Dr. Moya Hill

Why Privacy, Records Management and FOIA should be united under Information Governance!!️

In today’s data-saturated government landscape, managing information in silos isn’t just inefficient, it’s risky. Information Governance (IG) is the strategic...

May 1, 2025

Dr. Moya Hill

Insights from Dr. Moya Hill

How privacy and cybersecurity work together to protect data.

Both functions work together through risk assessments tools such as a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA). What is this tool? A...

April 29, 2025

Dr. Moya Hill

FOIA

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

Dr. Moya Hill

FOIA

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

Dr. Moya Hill

Insights from Dr. Moya Hill

Ever wondered how Records Management, FOIA (Transparency), and Privacy differ across Public and Private Sectors?

Well you are not alone, so have I ‍♀️ Let's break this down... In the government, records management is structured...

April 10, 2025

Dr. Moya Hill

Insights from Dr. Moya Hill

Why Privacy and FOIA Are Subsets of Records Management

Records management isn't just about organizing files—it's the backbone of transparency, accountability, and data protection in government operations. FOIA (Freedom...

April 7, 2025

Dr. Moya Hill

Insights from Dr. Moya Hill

Why records Retention Schedules Are the Unsung Heroes of Information Governance. Let’s dive in!

First... What Are Retention Schedules? A retention schedule is like a rulebook or calendar that tells you: - What types...

April 3, 2025

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