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Security system failures enabled Defense Dept. breach
Failures in the security system set up to protect the U.S. Department of Defense's central database of classified and secret…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Right to cross-examine trumps reporter's privilege
The restriction of a criminal defendant’s cross-examination of a reporter who invoked his privilege not to testify, but was compelled…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Wash. cases reaffirm steps to protect public's court access
Two decisions last month by the Washington Court of Appeals reaffirmed the procedural steps a trial court must take before…Categorized in Court access -
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Federal privacy act doesn't bar release of admission records
A federal judge ruled this week that the U.S. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act does not bar the University…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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SEC OKs requests for contractor porn-viewing data
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in FCC v. AT&T, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission granted…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Utah governor signs controversial FOIA bill
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed into law Tuesday night a bill that amends the state's open records law to allow…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Reporter wins subpoena battle in street performer's suit
A Boston Globe reporter is privileged from having to testify about her coverage of the city’s crackdown on street performers,…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Fla. agency releases records in case involving child's death
Facing legal pressure from the media, a child-welfare agency in southern Florida on Monday released multiple documents related to a…Categorized in Court access -
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects FOIA "High 2" exemption
The U.S. Supreme Court held Monday that the use of a "High 2" exemption to the federal Freedom of Information…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Ill. Public Access Counselor: names of gun owners public
Revealing the names of individuals who have firearm permits does not invade personal privacy or endanger gun owners, the Illinois…Categorized in Freedom of information