2.e: Freedom of Information Act

Apply the presumption of openness to our FOIA program.

Other Information:

ODNI has taken steps to apply the presumption of openness to its FOIA program. In a May 21, 2009 memorandum to the workforce, the ODNI’s Chief FOIA Officer affirmed ODNI’s commitment to accountability and transparency by reminding all agency employees that unless disclosure of information would harm national security, cause an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, or impede law enforcement proceedings, openness should prevail. In this memorandum, the Chief FOIA Officer made it clear that while the FOIA office has the leading role in processing requests, every individual plays a part in ensuring full compliance with all aspects of the FOIA. The President’s FOIA Memorandum and the Attorney General’s FOIA Guidelines were attached to that memorandum to ensure complete understanding. Below is a link to the ODNI FOIA page which contains the ODNI FOIA Handbook and regulations, information about office staffing and organizational structure, and information on how to submit a FOIA request by e-mail, in addition to links to other IC FOIA pages. http://www.dni.gov/foia.htm

Stakeholder(s):

• ODNI’s Chief FOIA Officer

Indicator(s):

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