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FOIA

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

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

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When records management, FOIA, and privacy programs work together, they do more than just comply with regulations—they build public trust.

Records Management ensures that government information is accurate, accessible, and responsibly retained. FOIA empowers citizens with access to public records,...

April 14, 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

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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

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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

Dr. Moya Hill

Insights from Dr. Moya Hill

So many people have been wondering how can records management truly streamline the FOIA process? Well the answer to that question is through the “records retention schedule”.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests are vital for transparency, but they can be time-consuming if agencies are buried under...

March 31, 2025

Dr. Moya Hill

Insights from Dr. Moya Hill

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rewriting the rules of transparency, accountability and privacy. It is no secret that machines can now process more information in seconds than humans could in a lifetime.

In terms of FOIA, Records Management and Privacy, this can be extremely efficient, yet quite challenging. So how can agencies...

March 27, 2025

Dr. Moya Hill

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Information Governance: The Umbrella We Can’t Ignore

In today’s information-driven world, organizations often treat regulatory requirements such as FOIA, records management and privacy as separate silos. But...

March 25, 2025

Dr. Moya Hill

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