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Federal FOIA Appeals Guide

Federal FOIA Appeals Guide

The Administrative Appeals Process
Exemption 1
Exemption 2
- I. History of the High 2/Low 2 Distinction
- II. Scope of Exemption 2
- III. Other Considerations
  - A. Discretionary Release
  - B. Reliance on 7(E)
Exemption 3
Exemption 4
Exemption 5
Exemption 6
Exemption 7
Exemption 8
Exemption 9
Records Exclusions
Expedited Review Denial
Challenging Fees
Excessive Delay
Duty to Release Non-Exempt Information
"No Records" Responses/Duty to Search
Not an "Agency Record"
Record Format Issues
Software/Copyright Issues
The Privacy Act and FOIA
Request Too Vague/Burdensome/Broad
Waiver and Prior Disclosure
Arguing for Discretionary Disclosure
Pre-Litigation Option: Office of Government Information Services
Sample Appeal Letters and Templates
Credits

III. Other Considerations

In appealing a denial under Exemption 2, you should take note of the additional considerations that follow.

‹ C. "Solely" up A. Discretionary Release ›

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