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Doesn't a public official like Barack Obama have to release personal documents based on the Freedom of Information Act?
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∙ 15y ago
It depends on which documents. If you are asking about his college records, he is under no obligation to release them-- they are protected, as are mine and yours, by a 1974 federal privacy law called FERPA (Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act). If you are asking about government records, those that are not considered classified can be released; journalists often file Freedom of Information requests when a government official refuses to make such documents available.
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∙ 7y ago
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How do think the following protects clients with regaard to confidentiality?
There are number of Acts that will impact on records' confidentiality.The 2 most topical will be:1 The Privacy Act.The Privacy Act regulates how your personal information is handled. For example, it covers:how your personal information is collected (e.g. the personal information you provide when you fill in a form)-how it is then used and disclosed-its accuracy-how securely it is kept-your general right to access that information.2 The Freedom of Information Act.The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives any person the right to:-access copies of documents (except exempt documents) we hold-ask for information we hold about you to be changed or annotated if it is incomplete, out of date, incorrect or misleading, and-seek a review of our decision not to allow you access to a document or not to amend your personal record.You can ask to see any document that we hold. We can refuse access to some documents, or parts of documents that are exempt. Exempt documents may include those relating to national security, documents containing material obtained in confidence and Cabinet documents, or other matters set out in the FOI Act.
The Freedom of Information Act is designed to?
make more national security documents available to the public
Where could one find information about Freedom Health Insurance?
There are many places where one can find information about Freedom Health Insurance. These places include on the official Freedom Health Insurance website and at their physical business.
What is the difference between the data protection act and the freedom of information act?
Data Protection allows access to the personal information about you that is held by Cambridgeshire County Council. Freedom of Information allows you to request access to all other information that we hold.
Do HOA's have to compy with Freedom of information act?
The FOI Act in the United States applies to citizens' access to federal documents. As an owner in an HOA, you are free to access business documents of your association. Your governing documents give you the process to request them, inspect them, and potentially copy them.
What is The Nolan chart?
personal and economic freedom
A Libertarian today is a person who wants the individual to have what?
more personal freedom, less economic freedom.
Where do you get a freedom of information act request form?
There is no such thing as a FOIA request form. You simply write a letter describing the documents and/or type of information you want released, and mail it to the FOIA office of the agency that most likely holds these documents or information.I have used the FOIA Letter Generator (see links) to do this.
Which restriction does the U.S. government place on personal freedom?
Personal freedoms must not take away the freedom of others.
What is freedom of information act policy for home owners associations in Texas?
The Freedom of Information Act governs release or partial release of previously undisclosed documents controlled by the United States Federal Government. When you want access to documents held by your homeowners association, you can ask for them. These documents are controlled by your state association law, and by the covenants contained in your association's governing documents. Best practices dictate that owners or their agents have access to the business documents relating to the association's business upon request. You may be limited to reviewing the documents at your association's management's location during their business hours, and if you choose to make copies, pay for them. There will be documents that may be withheld when this information is protected by ongoing attorney-client privilege, or when the details could compromise the privacy of a person. Make your request for particular documents in writing. If your association refuses to produce them, you can engage an association-savvy attorney who may be able to help you.
What is personal freedom?
Personal liberty laws:- Laws passed by north states forbidding the imprisonment of escaped slaves.
What documents helped establish freedom and democracy in your country?
Magna carter
