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Bouchard, Robert F., Comp.; Franklin, Justin D., Comp. – 1980
To help individuals, groups, and organizations obtain federal government records on themselves and others, this guidebook interprets the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act. The acts provide access to government data, personal records, and business information. The guidebook presents the texts of both acts, with…
Descriptors: Confidentiality, Court Litigation, Federal Courts, Federal Legislation
Faircloth, Terence A. – 1977
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) eliminated the "need to know" requirement for access to information, requiring agencies to give notice of file contents and make records available to all persons. Agencies are required to make available final opinions, statements of policy and interpretations, and staff manuals that affect a member…
Descriptors: Confidential Records, Confidentiality, Court Litigation, Disclosure
Peer reviewedVarga, William R. – RQ, 1984
This paper outlines the history and purpose of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which insures the right to access the voluminous files of U.S. government agencies, and explains FOIA implementation procedures for reference librarians assisting patrons. Recent attempts to amend the FOIA are discussed. Thirty-four references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation, Government Publications, Information Retrieval
Download full textLeDuc, Don, Ed. – 1976
This issue of "Client" discusses the "Freedom of Information Act" which was enacted in 1966 and amended substantially in 1974. The general philosophy underlying the Act is that all records in the possession of federal government agencies should be available for public inspection. The Act applies to federal agencies, which are…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Communication (Thought Transfer), Federal Legislation, Freedom of Speech
