We need a Freedom of Information Act for Big Tech
Accountability systems should reflect the prodigious influence these companies have over our lives. Laura Manley is the ...
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The Latest on FERPA, FOIA and School Videotapes
Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) generally provides access to records created by public agencies (including ...
Classified information is out in the open. There’s no need to panic.
The discovery of apparently classified records can set off alarm bells. But often, the federal government rules that the ...
Arkansas Democrats pursue FOIA ballot measure, take aim at LEARNS Act at 2025 session
Arkansas Democrats have come out swinging at this year's legislative session, with a slew of bills filed as part of their ...
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The FOI head wants to improve public access to government information. How?
Freedom of information commissioner Toni Pirani outlines her priorities for the managing of access to government information.
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How FOIA Gave Rise to Government Transparency Laws Around the World
The original Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) of 1966—the law under which many of those redacted documents are obtained—was the "product of years of slow campaigning by a network of ...
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Only 1% of federal public institutions have budgets for FOI – MRA
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has accused the federal government of undermining the effectiveness of the Freedom of ...
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SpaceX Starship’s 2nd Flight Footage Released Under Freedom Of Information Act By NASA
NASA released views of several angles of SpaceX Starship’s second test flight. The massive rocket launched from SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas. Credit: NASA Music: The Alabaster Coast by Ha ...
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Full implementation of FOIA eyed for this year, AG says
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) should be fully implemented this year, Attorney General Ryan Pinder told reporters ...