Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Via a FOIA request, we have documents from the NSA about their banning of Furby toys.

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Data Matters

JUNE 26, 2019

In a very significant FOIA decision for business, Food Mktg. Rather, so long as the commercial or financial information obtained by the government is “private” or “secret” – the plain and ordinary meaning of “confidential” – it may be withheld from disclosure under FOIA.

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National Archives Records Express

MARCH 17, 2021

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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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 31, 2020

From a FOIA request, over a hundred old NSA security awareness posters. Here are the BBC's favorites. Here are Motherboard's favorites. I have a related personal story. Back in 1993, during the first Crypto Wars, I and a handful of other academic cryptographers visited the NSA for some meeting or another.

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AIIM

JUNE 3, 2021

Methods for quick and accurate responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Using tools like auto-categorization, automated content lifecycle workflows, and advanced discovery can make the transition smoother for FOIA requests and to ensure your agency remains M-19-21 compliant.

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National Archives Records Express

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

This is cross-posted from The FOIA Ombudsman. The latest Records Management Self-Assessment (RMSA) shows that the COVID-19 pandemic remained a challenge for agencies in 2021, and that top agency FOIA and records management officers are increasingly working together.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2020

“Today the National Security Archive is releasing 6 USCYBERCOM documents obtained through FOIA which shed new light on the campaign to counter ISIS in cyberspace.” ” reads a post published by the National Security Archive at George Washington University.

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Information Governance Perspectives

APRIL 20, 2021

foia #aiim #jointchiefs. Coalitions of the willing have their limits. Governments at all levels can educate and work with their communities to raise awareness of the risks and mitigation strategies that should be considered. The post Cybersecurity: Defending Freedom with Information Management appeared first on Rafael Moscatel.

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eDiscovery Daily

APRIL 2, 2024

By Rick Clark When it comes to managing FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) and similar public records requests, resourcing your team effectively is crucial. Begin by identifying which departments receive the most FOIA requests. Establishing clear goals can help drive improvements in your FOIA process.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 4, 2021

The cover page says that the initial FOIA request was made in July 2012: eight and a half years ago. If there is any lesson for today, it’s that modern cryptanalysis is possible primarily because people make mistakes. The monograph a while to become public. And there’s more books to come.

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National Archives Records Express

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Even when an approved records disposition schedule is in place, agencies may not dispose of records that are needed for litigation or in response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. The FOIA and agency policy govern the right to access information in these executive branch agency records. NARA regulations at 36 CFR §1230.3

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eDiscovery Daily

APRIL 4, 2024

Here are some questions to ask a technology company you are looking to work with to help solve FOIA and request management issues. Does the company offer any additional services or resources to help agencies improve their FOIA and request management processes? How does the system help with the public requestors’ experience?

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Archives Blogs

JUNE 14, 2018

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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IG Guru

JULY 11, 2022

Check out the article here.

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IG Guru

AUGUST 29, 2019

The post OK to Deny FOIA Request for Nonexistent Records via JD SUPRA appeared first on IG GURU. The court also clarified that public bodies do not need to provide a detailed factual basis for denying a request when responsive records do not exist. […].

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

State and federal government officials have denied that the data was acquired via hacking and have maintained that the data was available through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). “[We]

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IG Guru

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Check out this very interesting article about FOIA and public records. The post Alabama town’s new excuse for hiding public records: We don’t have to look for them via AL.com appeared first on IG GURU.

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eDiscovery Daily

APRIL 4, 2024

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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Schneier on Security

APRIL 2, 2024

Through a 2010 FOIA request (yes, it took that long), we have copies of the NSA’s KRYPTOS Society Newsletter, “ Tales of the Krypt ,” from 1994 to 2003. There are many interesting things in the 800 pages of newsletter. There are many redactions.

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The Guardian Data Protection

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The Freedom of Information Act (Foia) request, filed on Thursday by the ACLU and CUNY Law School’s Clear clinic, follows an investigation published last month in Motherboard that revealed tech companies, including the one connected to the Muslim Pro app, sold personal location data of its users to the US military and defense contractors.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

APRIL 24, 2020

On 11 March 2020, the ICO brought its first successful conviction under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (“ FOIA ”). A clerk at Whitchurch Town Council admitted to the criminal offence of blocking records with the intention of preventing disclosure, in breach of section 77 of FOIA. Facts of the matter.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 22, 2023

A FOIA he filed with the Westchester police revealed that the ALPR system was scanning over 16 million license plates a week, across 480 ALPR cameras. But in this case it was used to examine the driving patterns of anyone passing one of Westchester County’s 480 cameras over a two-year period. ” And he had the data to back it up.

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Archives Blogs

AUGUST 1, 2018

In addition to providing services that help Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requesters and Federal agencies in resolving disputes, one of the goals of the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is to prevent FOIA disputes from arising in the first place. OGIS is the Federal FOIA Ombudsman.

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eDiscovery Daily

MARCH 25, 2024

The post What are the Growing Challenges with Public Records/FOIA Requests? Focused on innovation and education, he co-founded ESI Analyst, now CloudNine Analyst, as well as Wave Software and the Master’s Conference. appeared first on CloudNine.

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eDiscovery Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

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. Search and review processes are central to both FOIA requests and eDiscovery workflows.

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Archives Blogs

OCTOBER 16, 2017

On October 19, 2017 the FOIA Advisory Committee will meet in the William G. The three subcommittees will each present their ideas to the full Committee and the public for how to improve the administration of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and improve FOIA processes. McGowan Theater. Photo by Brogan Jackson.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 10, 2020

Motherboard received the brochure as part of a FOIA request to the Irvine Police Department in California. Special Services Group, a company that sells surveillance tools to the FBI, DEA, ICE, and other US government agencies, has had its secret sales brochure published.

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Data Matters

MAY 5, 2022

She added that mandatory reports required by CIRCIA will not be subject to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disclosure obligations.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

APRIL 8, 2019

The Information Commissioner’s Office (“ ICO “) has recently published a report detailing its recommendations for reform of the Freedom of Information Act (“ FOIA “) and the Environmental Information Regulations (“ EIR “). Extend FOIA to outsourced service providers. Recommendations.

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IG Guru

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Rejected FOIA requests, drone usage by the SDPD, pension awards, and information from SDSU are all highlighted in this article. The post Some California Government Records will stay hidden from the Public via Voice of San Diego appeared first on IG GURU.

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Hunton Privacy

MARCH 2, 2011

finding that corporations are not entitled to “personal privacy” and therefore may not invoke Exemption 7(C) of the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”). AT&T Inc. The Court disagreed and reversed a Third Circuit decision that extended “personal privacy” rights to corporations.

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Gimmal

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The United States did not officially have an open records law on a national level until 1966 when the Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was enacted. FOIA, for example, lists nine exceptions and several exclusions; some states have far more. Many other countries have their versions of open records laws, as do all 50 states.

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National Archives Records Express

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Adding language on FOIA requirements Adding language on digital preservation and digitization Adding the Calendar format recently added to the list of approved transfer formats. These requirements identify high level business needs for managing electronic records and come from existing NARA regulations, policy, and guidance. .

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National Archives Records Express

APRIL 6, 2020

Lifecycle Requirements : We added requirements on sustainability of records, FOIA, and customizing workflows. We also added a link to guidance on classified records and updated the GSA schedule language on Consolidated Schedules. We removed duplicate requirements and renumbered subsequent requirements.

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Information is Currency

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

People are hungry for information and submit Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request at a startling pace. We live in a very litigious age and the only way to be prepared for eDiscovery request whether via FOIA or a lawsuit is by having a strong Information Governance foundation.

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 17, 2015

adopts the Senate’s longer 10-year sunset. The House is scheduled to vote on the omnibus spending bill on Friday, with the Senate to follow.

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Gimmal

JANUARY 12, 2022

For these types of requests, which go by a variety of names like FOIA, Public Records Requests, and Sunshine Laws, being proactive is not only an essential step in an excellent open records process; it becomes critical when you are working with tight deadlines and limited resources. Smaller public organizations do not have that luxury.

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