Services Provided Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Ease the Process for Public and Agencies

NYC-based information management and compliance expert highlights services provided under the Freedom of Information Act to help streamline the process for requesters and agencies—in a new article from Messaging Architects

HOBOKEN, N.J., July 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Messaging Architects, an eMazzanti Technologies Company and information governance expert, has published a new article highlighting resources available to both requesters and government agencies as they navigate public records requests.

The informative article first outlines services available to requesters, from FOIA libraries to mediation services. The author then documents services available to help agencies as they respond to requests and emphasizes the importance of effective eDiscovery solutions in expediting the process.

"The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) serves as a pivotal mechanism for the public to access records from any federal agency. It fosters transparency and accountability in the United States government, but it can also create headaches," explained Greg Smith, Vice President of Services Delivery at Messaging Architects.

Below are a few excerpts from the article, "Services Provided Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Ease the Process for Public and Agencies."

Services Provided Under the Freedom of Information Act to Individual Requesters

"By law, federal agencies must make certain types of information available through electronic means, including frequently requested records. These "FOIA libraries" represent a valuable resource for obtaining information without submitting a formal request."

"Requesters can improve the FOIA process by doing their research before making a request. First, determine the right agency and check to see if the information already exists on the agency's website or through the search tool available on FOIA.gov. Then, when submitting a request, be sure to follow the specific requirements outlined by the agency."

Services Available to Agencies

"While agencies understand and support the need for transparency and accountability, responding to public records requests presents difficulties. Most agencies deal with complex and diverse data sets. Further, the growing number of these requests, combined with strict regulations, tight deadlines, and limited resources can prove extremely challenging."

"Additionally, the government provides guidance on best practices for records management. This includes advice on how to organize and categorize records, making it easier to retrieve information when needed. Strong data governance is critical to easing the FOIA process."

Expedite the FOIA Process with Effective eDiscovery

A competitive eDiscovery solution like the one provided through Messaging Architects and Reveal Data provides the necessary visibility into all the agency's data. It also enables the response team to navigate multiple data sources from a centralized location. And features such as advance searches and automated tagging further ease the process.

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Messaging Architects specializes in effectively managing and securing an organization's most precious asset, its information. With over 20 years of information management and technology consulting experience, the Messaging Architects team has provided corporations, educational intuitions, health care facilities and nonprofits with methodologies, procedures, and technology to keep their data organized, compliant and secure.

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