Freedom of Information Day 2024
Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine exemptions which protect interests such as personal privacy, national security, and law enforcement.
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Nowadays some places like dirtbag incorporated municipalities charge exorbitant fees in an effort to quash your legal rights. I personally feel that charging thousands of dollars for copies of documents to be intentional intent to keep you from the information instead of reasonable recovery of expenses.
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was passed on July 4, 1966, and became active the next year. It states that an individual can demand the information they want by requesting it, and this information is provided free of cost or with a minimal fee.
Good luck with that.
The date was chosen as James Madison’s birthday. He was the fourth President of the US and was born on March 16, 1751. He is said to be the “Father of the US Constitution” and drafted then promoted both the US Constitution and associated Bill of Rights.
Like I said, you may have the rights but others will attempt to adversely impact your attempts to exercise your rights. It may be that the information has conveniently been "lost" or other schemes to keep the data from you.
Privacy sometimes becomes very expensive to maintain in the world of government, it's employees, and documents.