FOIA Exemptions
Exemptions
Congress established nine categories of information that are not required to be released in response to a FOIA request because release would be harmful to a governmental or private interest. These categories are called “exemptions” from disclosure and protect for example, personal privacy, privileged communications, and law enforcement interests.
There are nine (9) exemptions to FOIA.
FOIA Exemptions
ExemptionsCongress established nine categories of information that are not required to be release...
Presumption of Openness
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FOIA Exclusions
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