Description:
Learn how to respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests. Become skilled at proper release of records to the public while safeguarding necessary information.
Duration:
3 days
Level:
Specialty
Who Should Attend?
Federal employees who are involved with requests associated with the Freedom of Information Act or Privacy Act.
Credits:
1.8 CEUsLearning Outcomes:
- Advise managers on which records can remain undisclosed.
- Respond fairly to the public's right to know.
- Keep personal information private.
- Keep proprietary corporate information private.
- Sanitize information to make records releasable.
- Know where to get advice on cases too close to call.
- Observe procedural requirements (tracking, denial letters, etc.)
- Determine when and how to charge fees for FOIA and PA records.
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Module 1
- The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Module 2
- The Privacy Act
Appendix
- Governmentwide System of Records OPM/GOVT-1
Supplemental Information Provided in Reference Guide
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Guide
- Overview of the Privacy Act of 1974
Other Recommended Courses:
cFHRP1.CP
