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The Freedom of Information Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1966 to promote government transparency and the free exchange of public information. Under FOIA, any individual can request federal... more +
The Freedom of Information Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1966 to promote government transparency and the free exchange of public information. Under FOIA, any individual can request federal agency records and enforce that right in a court of law. However, not all agency records can be requested; there are nine exempt categories of information. In addition to the federal law, many states have passed their own freedom of information acts. These acts are often similar but not always identical to the federal version.  less -
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Supreme Court Rules DOGE Can Access Social Security Data and Avoid FOIA - for Now

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On June 6, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States released two decisions on its emergency docket with serious implications for federal agencies, companies that do business with the government, and the data of millions...more

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OSHA Releases Revisions to Electronic Recordkeeping Rule

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On January 25, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published in the Federal Register its revisions to its electronic recordkeeping rules. As expected, OSHA eliminated the requirement for employers...more

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