Chapter 2 – The F.O.I.A. And Privacy Acts          Table of Contents

Purpose                                                                                  2.1

Introduction                                                                          2.1

Uses of The Federal Freedom of Information Act           2.2

Exemptions From Disclosure (F.O.I.A.)                            2-4

Exemptions From Disclosure (PRIVACY ACT)               2-4

The Request                                                                           2-5

Brief Description of Requests                                             2-6

Agency Stall and Delay Tactics – Solutions                      2-8

The F.O.I.A. Appeal                                                              2-9

Review of Agency Records                                                  2-9

Miscellaneous Considerations                                             2-9

The Privacy Act Amendment Process                              2-10

Introduction                                                                           2-10

The Amendment Process                                                     2-11

The Amendment Request                                                    2-12