Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts (PMGT7000)

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Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts

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 CEU's

Learning 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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Other Recommended Courses:

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

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