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OGIS Publishes FOIA Compliance Self-Assessment

National Archives Records Express

This is cross-posted from The FOIA Ombudsman. The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is pleased to announce the publication of our latest report, “ Assessing Freedom of Information Act Compliance through the National Archives and Records Administration’s 2021 Records Management Self-Assessment. ”.

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Improving Processes to Streamline Public Records/FOIA Request Response

eDiscovery Daily

By Rick Clark Managing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or similar public records requests in State or Local government agencies is a complex process that requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to strict timelines. The first step in the FOIA request management process is the receipt of the request.

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Records Management and FOIA: So Happy Together

National Archives Records Express

Semo, Director of the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), the Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Ombudsman’s office, discusses the vital role records management teams play in agencies’ responses to FOIA requests. You can read more about OGIS’s work at The FOIA Ombudsman and on their main website.

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Directive M-19-21: What it is and How to Achieve Compliance

AIIM

Read on to learn what this directive is, who it impacts, and seven factors necessary to achieve compliance. 7 Factors Necessary to Achieve Compliance. 7 Factors Critical for M-19-21 Compliance. Methods for quick and accurate responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. What Is M-19-21? Who Does M-19-21 Impact?

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What are the Growing Challenges with Public Records/FOIA Requests?

eDiscovery Daily

Legal Compliance: Ensuring compliance with various public records laws requires agencies to navigate complex requirements, with failure leading to legal consequences. The post What are the Growing Challenges with Public Records/FOIA Requests? appeared first on CloudNine.

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How eDiscovery Technology and Workflows Speed Public Records Requests Response

eDiscovery Daily

By Rick Clark In the two separate worlds of legal processes and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/public records requests, eDiscovery technology and standard workflows have emerged as powerful ways to streamline operations and ensure compliance. Legal and regulatory compliance is another shared aspect.

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Improving the Administration of FOIA

Archives Blogs

Just last month the second term of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee wrapped up its two years of work by unanimously approving its Final Report and Recommendations. Strong records management is the backbone of an efficient, compliant FOIA program and smoother FOIA process.

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