Freedom of Information Act (1966)

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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) establishes the public’s right to request information from federal agencies, including paper documents and electronic records.

• applies to federal executive branch agencies and offices
  • must comply with the law and provide requested information
• There are nine FOIA exemptions
  • data in these categories do not have to be provided
• agencies are required to provide information to the public about how to make a FOIA request
• Anyone can file a FOIA request
• learn more: http://www.foia.gov