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The procedure is as follows:
- Determine the agency that most likely holds the desired information
- Determine the FOIA office in that agency
- Write a letter to that FOIA office requesting the desired information
- Wait (they must acknowledge your request in 20 days, but they don't have a deadline to act on it, many FOIA offices are so overloaded that the queue just for them to start working on it is years long)
- Receive your response (which may be complete, redacted, or a refusal)
- If you are not satisfied with the response, appeal
- Wait some more
Note: If you pick the wrong agency, you may get a refusal simply because the information is elsewhere, the appeal won't help
What else can I help you with?
What law provides access to government records with exceptions for records with medical info?
The law that provides access to government records with exceptions for records with medical info is the Freedom of Information Act.
Which Act grants citizens access to government records?
The Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) - and it does not guarantee access to ALL government records.
What is the act that makes government information available to the press and to the public?
freedom of information act
Where can you search for blueprints of generic buildings?
this is covered under the freedom of information act and the drawings can be obtained at your city government office.
Can a terminated employee have access to their personnel file?
Yes. Under the Freedom of Information Act (5.2) you can request a copy of your records.
What must immediately be done If an AF employee receives a Freedom of Information Act request?
Hand carry the request to the base Freedom of Information Act Manager
How do you find owners of a PO Box from 1992?
Send a request plus $1.00 to the Post Office in question and ask for the information under the Freedom of Information Act of 1974.
What does the acronym FOIA stands for?
Freedom of Information Act
What law provides access to government records with exception for records with medical records?
The law that provides access to government records with exceptions for records with medical info is the Freedom of Information Act.
Is the freedom of information act for all or only for Americans?
US law and statutes apply ONLY within areas under the jurisdiction of United States.
How does the freedom of information act affect people in a care home?
It would not have any bearing on the issue. FOIA as provided by law is ONLY for information under United States Government control.
Does the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) apply to states?
Yes, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) applies to states, but each state may have its own public records laws that govern access to government information.
