Data Information & Request Process - FOIA

A FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) is a request to access records from any federal agency and must be provided unless the information requested falls under one of nine exemptions. A FOIA request for the following information would be a reason for the request to be denied:

Information that is classified to protect national security.
Information related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency.
Information that is prohibited from disclosure by another federal law.
Trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is confidential or privileged.
Privileged communications within or between agencies, including:
- Deliberative Process Privilege
- Attorney-Work Product Privilege
- Attorney-Client Privilege
Information that, if disclosed, would invade another individual's personal privacy.
Information compiled for law enforcement purposes that:
- Could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings
- Would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication
- Could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy
- Could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of a confidential source
- Would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions
- Could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual
Information that concerns the supervision of financial institutions.
Geological information on wells.

Source: http://www.foia.gov/faq.html

Follow this link to make a FOIA request.

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