Author: NFOIC
- Website
- https://nfoic.org
Posts by NFOIC
Teen wins appeal in Pennsylvania school open-records request
Records: Orleans criminal court judges spent thousands on life insurance
The Freedom From Information Act
From Thomas Clayburn, editor-at-large, Information Week:
In June 2007, I filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to learn more about the basis for Google's complaint that Microsoft's implementation of desktop search in Windows Vista violated the terms of its 2002 antitrust consent agreement.
[…]
Lawsuits follow Alexander’s selection as LSU system president
From Daily 49er:
The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors concluded its search for an LSU system president on March 27, selecting Cal State Long Beach President F. King Alexander for the role.
Four days later, the Board faced two lawsuits for its search.
[…]
Read More… from Lawsuits follow Alexander’s selection as LSU system president
Arkansas open records advocate, journalist McCord dies
Public records exemptions discourage First Amendment Foundation
From Historic City News:
Historic City News has been following Bills moving through the Legislature that would create new public records exemptions for things like voter email addresses, property insurance underwriting policies, and the data that determines 50 percent of teacher evaluations.
[…]
Read More… from Public records exemptions discourage First Amendment Foundation
Virginia’s new nuclear agency gets cloak of secrecy
From Daily Press:
RICHMOND – — Virginia is creating a new agency to support development of nuclear power – a move that has upset environmentalists and open-government advocates, because the entity won't have to comply with the state's Freedom of Information Act and other laws.
[…]
Read More… from Virginia’s new nuclear agency gets cloak of secrecy
NFOIC’s State FOIA Friday for April 12, 2013
Read More… from NFOIC’s State FOIA Friday for April 12, 2013
European governments agree to open up public data
From Gigaom:
Member states of the European Union have endorsed new rules for opening up publicly-funded data to developers, businesses and citizens.
[…]
Read More… from European governments agree to open up public data