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The document is a decision by the Information Commissioner regarding a complaint by Alison Rose Georgeson against the Government Employees Superannuation Board (GESB) concerning access to documents related to her superannuation account under the Freedom of Information Act 1992. The agency initially provided some documents but refused further access, claiming that additional requested documents either did not exist or could not be found. The Commissioner confirmed the agency's decision, stating that it had taken all reasonable steps to locate the documents and that any personal information about third parties was outside the scope of Georgeson's application. The decision also clarified the definitions of personal and non-personal information and upheld that access requests only pertain to documents in existence at the time of application.

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In the section regarding requested documents, clearly specify what documents you seek access to, referencing dates and types of documents as outlined in your application.
If applicable, include any third-party authorizations necessary for accessing non-personal information related to your request.
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Why would someone make a FOIA request?

Information/data that is NOT covered by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) includes: Non-agency records and personal records. Public requests for access to physical artifacts or scientific samples (e.g. core samples, sediment, rocks, fossils, specimen samples, blood samples).

What four elements must be placed in a FOIA request?

The FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 codified the Rule of 3 for posting frequently requested records. Agencies shall make available for public inspection in an electronic format copies of all recordsthat have been requested 3 or more times.

What reasons can a FOIA request be denied?

FOIA Exemptions. The exemptions protect against the disclosure of information that would harm: national security, the privacy of individuals, the proprietary interests of business, the functioning of the government, and other important recognized interests.

What information cannot be released under FOIA?

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives any person the right to request access to records of the Executive Branch of the United States Government. The records requested must be disclosed unless they are protected by one or more of the exempt categories of information found in the FOIA.

What is the Freedom of Information Act in simple terms?

There are four basic elements to a FOIA request letter: The letter should state that the request is being made under the Freedom of Information Act. The letter should identify the records that are being sought as specifically as possible. The name and address of the requester must be included.

What is the Freedom of Information Act for dummies?

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal statute that allows any person to request access to federal agency records, except to the extent records are exempt from the Acts disclosure requirements under one or more of the nine (9) exemptions of the Freedom of Information Act.

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