Information Governance Resource Library
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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. § 552(c), agencies like the FBI can respond…
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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: FOIA exclusions. These provisions allow federal agencies to…
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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 themselves in tension. This is more evident in…
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Once We Understand the Data, We Understand the law
What does this mean? Let’s break this down… FOIA. Records Management. Privacy. Three distinct legal frameworks, yet they all rely on one thing: data. Every law that governs…
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Cybersecurity and Privacy: Two Sides of the Same Shield
We often treat cybersecurity and privacy as separate disciplines—one technical, one legal. But in reality, they’re inseparable. Cybersecurity protects systems. Privacy protects people. Together, they protect trust. ️…
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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, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) empowers citizens…
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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 framework that guides how data is: – Collected…
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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 PIA is a powerful risk assessment tool that…
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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 might response in 3 different ways: 1. Exemptions…
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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 are charged for search, review, and duplication. 2.…
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