FOIA Reference Materials
The HHS Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Division handles information pertaining to the FOIA and the Privacy Act. These resources explain the rules and regulations our office is responsible for maintaining.
Freedom of Information Act Resources
- The Freedom of Information Act amended (OPEN Government Act of 2007)
- HHS FOIA regulations
- Chief Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officers Report
- FOIA Annual Reports
- Executive Order 13392, "Improving Agency Disclosure of Information," December 14, 2005
- DOJ FOIA Guide
The DOJ March 2007 (revised January 2010) "FOIA Guide" is an extensive discussion of the Act's exemptions and its procedural aspects that is prepared by the Department of Justice's Office of Information and Privacy. - Your Right to Federal Records (2006)
This pamphlet is a joint publication of the Department of Justice and the General Services Administration concerning both the FOIA and the Privacy Act. - Executive Order 12600
Privacy Act Resources
- The Privacy Act
- DOJ Privacy Act Overview
The DOJ May 2015 "Overview of the Privacy Act of 1974" is a discussion of the Privacy Act's disclosure prohibition, access and amendment provisions, and its agency record keeping requirements.