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Links to Other Sources of Access and Privacy Information:U.S. Access Sites:lead federal agency on FOIA , includes statutory texts and materials, including agency FOIA contactsReporters Committee for Freedom of the Press press advocacy group, includes information on using FOIAFOIA Post current guidance and case list from the Office of Information and Privacy, Department of JusticeUniversity of Missouri FOI Center extensive archive of FOI materials, including the Center's FOI Advocate newsletterFreedom of Information Resources offers a wealth of FOI resource information for federal, state, and international. Maintained by Syracuse University journalism professor Barbara Croll FoughtNational Security Archive public interest archive specializing in national security and foreign affairs, uses FOIA extensivelyPublic Citizen Litigation Group public interest law group with extensive FOIA expertiseAmerican Society of Access Professionals (ASAP) professional organization for those working with the FOIA and the Privacy Act, includes annual training and seminarsSecrecy & Government Project sponsored by the Federation of American Scientists, the Secrecy & Government Project specializes in classification issues, but provides information on access-related issues alsoThe Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) a data-gathering, research and distribution organization which compiles federal statistics for use in analyzing agency performanceJames Madison Project promotes open government issues, particularly concerning national security issuesFBI Electronic Public Reading Room contains FBI files on famous individuals and historical events previously disclosed under FOIAState Sites: National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC) national FOI organization for state FOI resourcesCommittee on Open Government (New York) state government advisory committee provides opinions on state open government issuesFreedom of Information Commission (Connecticut) state commission issuing administrative orders interpeting open records and open meetings issuesBrechner Center (Florida) University of Florida project covering state open government issuesAdmin Minnesota administrative office in charge of interpreting Data Practices Act, includes indexed opinionsFirst Amendment Coalition (California) California policy and lobbying organization on open government issuesFirst Amendment Project (California) California public interest law firm dealing with press and open government issuesCoalition for Open Government (Virginia) Virginia citizens' organization to promote open government , including improving the state FOIAVirginia FOI Advisory Council provides responses to queries from citizens and public bodies concerning interpretation of FOIAOffice of Information Practices state office assigned responsibility of implementing, interpreting and monitoring Hawaii's access lawOffice of the Indiana Access Counselor Resources concerning Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (records) and the Open Door Law (meetings)New Mexico Foundation for Open Government state organization dedicated to open government, contains information and resources concerning open government in New MexicoCanadian Sites: Information Commissioner of Canada Privacy Commissioner of Canada Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, British Columbia Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, Alberta includes orders and reports of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, and also contains updated news of the OfficeAlberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Nova Scotia Freedom of Information Review Officer information about Nova Scotia's freedom of information and protection of privacy act, including reviews of complaintsJustice Department: Access and Privacy Information on federal policies and decisions on access and privacy; links to many related topics and sitesB.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy Association public interest organization which monitors implementation of B.C. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy ActOther International Sites: provides coverage and analysis of the world-wide trend towards FOI lawsPrivacy Commissioner, Australia Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of Hong Kong Office of the Information Commissioner - Ireland decisions, regulations concerning the Irish Freedom of Information ActRiley Information Services international information and privacy consulting by Tom RileyPrivacy Laws & Business international newsletter on privacy with emphasis on EuropeCampaign for Freedom of Information (United Kingdom) public interest group that monitors the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act in the United KingdomPrivacy Commissioner of New Zealand resources and information concerning the Privacy Act and privacy rightsPrivacy Interest Groups: Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) public interest group monitoring civil liberties, privacy, and technology issuesCenter for Democracy and Technology public interest group monitoring civil liberties and technology issuesPrivacy Rights Clearinghouse California-based clearinghouse for consumer privacy issuesPrivacy Journal privacy news and resources edited and published by privacy expert Robert Ellis SmithJunkbusters consumer privacy site run by privacy advocate Jason CatlettHealth Privacy Project information and resources on medical privacy policyACLU Collection on Privacy and Data Protection information, forms, etc. concerning data privacyPrivacy Exchange privacy resources pertaining to business and privacy presented from a business point of view |
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