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Private and Privileged Data: Public Records and FOIA Requests

eDiscovery Daily

Information requested from a government agency through a local public records request or the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), may be considered private, personally identifiable information (PII) or privileged. Tools to Prepare Data for a Public or FOIA Request. Tools to Prepare Data for a Public or FOIA Request.

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

eDiscovery Daily

By Rick Clark The number of public records requests filed each year is on the rise, presenting a significant challenge for government agencies. One of the core obstacles faced by these agencies is the tight timing constraints imposed by laws governing these requests. Failure to meet these deadlines can result in severe consequences.

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

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

AIIM

The National Archives and Records Administration ( NARA ) and Office of Management and Budget ( OMB ) set forth the government-wide policy M-19-21 as a directive to progress how government records are managed. M-19-21 is a government-wide initiative that applies to all federal agencies. What Is M-19-21? Who Does M-19-21 Impact?

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Personal Information of Millions of US Voters Available on Dark Web

Adam Levin

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] Cybersecurity researchers have determined the records are authentic and current as of March 2020.

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How contractors use FOIA to spy on one another via the Federal News Network

IG Guru

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4 Steps in Streamlining Open Records Requests

Gimmal

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. These steps fall under the information governance umbrella.

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