October 2012 – The FOIA Ombudsman

Reconciling FOIA and the Privacy Act

October 26, 2012March 31, 2023 by US National Archives, posted in definitions and concepts, Ombudsman, Privacy, Requester Roundtable

When you request records about yourself from the Federal government, agencies apply both the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (Privacy Act) to grant the most access possible. FOIA and the Privacy Act have different purposes. FOIA provides the public with a right of access to government records while the … Continue reading Reconciling FOIA and the Privacy Act

Upcoming Requester Roundtable Discussion: The Privacy Act and FOIA

October 12, 2012 by US National Archives, posted in Requester Roundtable

Both the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act contain provisions that grant a right of access to Federal records. Hear from government experts in both fields about The Intersection of the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act at the next FOIA Requester Roundtable on October 24, 2012. OGIS, along with the … Continue reading Upcoming Requester Roundtable Discussion: The Privacy Act and FOIA

Make a Lunch Date with FOIA and Alternative Dispute Resolution

October 11, 2012 by cmcguire, posted in OGIS events

Conflict Resolution Week is October 15-19, 2012. To help celebrate, the federal Interagency Alternative Dispute Resolution Working Group is sponsoring a number of events. OGIS is pleased to be part of that celebration by offering the upcoming brown bag meeting/teleconference, "Dispute Resolution’s Impact on the FOIA Framework." If you are interested in how OGIS is using … Continue reading Make a Lunch Date with FOIA and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Who has the mojo, baby?

October 2, 2012 by clemelin, posted in definitions and concepts, Ombudsman, Privacy

We at OGIS are always looking for ways to streamline our procedures and we’ve encouraged your input. This time is no different as we seek your support in ginning up some mojo for an OGIS routine use! Yes, an OGIS routine use, as in a Privacy Act system of records routine use. Without getting too technical (or … Continue reading Who has the mojo, baby?

Live from D.C. … It’s FOIAonline!

October 1, 2012 by kmitchell, posted in FOIAOnline, IT Solutions, Requests and appeals

Back in January, we reported that several Federal agencies had partnered to develop an online system aimed at expanding public access to information requested under FOIA. We’re pleased to report that FOIAonline is live! Beginning October 1, requesters seeking records from five Federal agencies can use FOIAonline to submit FOIA requests, track their progress, communicate with … Continue reading Live from D.C. … It’s FOIAonline!