The confidentiality of communications sent via the internet cannot be guaranteed and the electronic submission of your freedom of information act request is purely voluntary. Foia provides that any person has a right to obtain access to federal agency records, except to the extent that such records or portions of them are protected from public disclosure by one of nine foia exemptions or by one of three special law enforcement record exclusions. More information freedom of information act foia it is the public policy of this state that all persons, except those persons incarcerated in state or local correctional facilities, are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public. The freedom of information act 1982 foi act gives you a general right of access to information held by us and other commonwealth agencies departments and authorities. The freedom of information act 1982 gives you the right to request access to governmentheld information. The resources on these pages are provided to aid in finding answers to questions about programs of the department of energy and to obtain information that is. A study of government freedom of information requests in. The freedom of information act 1992 wa the foi act creates a legal right of access to documents held by all state and local government agencies. Access to information transport canberra and city services. The freedom of information act gives you the right to request and obtain documents from any agency of the executive branch of the u. The freedom of information act requires certain federal agencies to disclose previously withheld information when requested. Washington freedom of information freedom of information. These exemptions are listed in the public records act rcw 42. Freedom of information request form western australia police force.
Freedom of information act 2011 laws of the federation of nigeria an act to make public records and information more freely available, provide for public access to public records and information, protect public records and information to the extent. In compliance with the freedom of information act 1992 and to help the public find the information they need, landgate publishes an information statement on an annual basis. The freedom of information act foia is a federal law that generally provides that any person has a right, enforceable in court, to obtain access to federal agency records. However, providing this information may assist uscis in locating the records and information needed to respond to your request.
Washington freedom of information freedom of information acts. The freedom of information act foia is a federal law that gives the public the right to make requests for federal agency records. The freedom of information act foia generally provides that any person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information except to the extent the records are protected from disclosure by any of nine exemptions contained in the. Access can be sought to any document, regardless of its age or the reason for the information. All newly enacted provisions in boldface type replace the strikethrough text. The freedom of information act 1992 foi act provides a general right of access to records held by the city of armadale. Further information can be obtained from councils freedom of information officer.
Formal foi requests must be in writing, addressed to legal aid was foi coordinator. The city of wanneroo states what information is accessible via the freedom of information. The western australian freedom of information act 1992 gives the public a legal right of access to documents held by all state and local government agencies information statement. We make a range of documents available for public access. What are the principles behind the freedom of information act. These documents can contain personal or nonpersonal information. The freedom of information act 1992 wa and the access procedures it creates are dealt with in chapter 1. It allows for the full or partial disclosure of previously unreleased information and documents controlled by the united states government. To assist potential applicants an information statement pdf, 1mb has also been published in accordance with the requirements of the freedom of. Freedom of information act 1992 part 1 preliminary s.
Be as specific as your knowledge of the available records will allow. Family name last name given name first name middle name. The freedom of information foi act 1992 pdf 355kb gives you the right to apply for access to documents held by royal perth hospital. The main principle behind freedom of information legislation is that people have a right to know about the activities of public authorities, unless there is a good reason for them not to. Under the foi act, you have a legal right subject to some exceptions to see documents we hold and get copies of those documents. Commencement the provisions of this act come into operation on such day as is, or days as are respectively, fixed by proclamation 1. Freedom of info around the world national democratic institute. G639, freedom of informationprivacy act request uscis. One hundred fourteenth congress of the united states of america at the first session begun and held at the city of washington on tuesday, the sixth day of january, two thousand and fifteen an act to reform the authorities of the federal government to require the production. Information held by the city of wanneroo can be obtained by making an application via the provisions within the freedom of information act 1992 wa. The law defines agency records subject to disclosure. You may alternatively print the contents of your request letter and submit via. To assist you in your application a brief overview is available that describes some parts of the freedom of information act 1992. Access my wa health medical records home healthy wa.
It is an act to provide for public access to documents, and to enable the public to ensure that personal information in documents is accurate, complete, up to date and not misleading. An agency may require information necessary to establish if disclosure would violate certain provisions of law. The purpose of the information statement is to ensure that information concerning the. Freedom of information what is freedom of information foi. Times for inspection and copying posting on web site. About the foia library subsection a2 of the foia 5 u. A 1996 amendment to the foia, required federal agencies to make many types of records available online. Where appropriate, we will try to provide documents without needing you to make a formal freedom of information foi request. If you are not given the documents you want, you can make a formal request under the freedom of information act 1992 wa. Latest news, headlines, analysis, photos and videos on freedom of information act. If access to the records i am requesting will take longer than this amount of time, please contact me with information about when i might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records. The results and analysis of the data and any trends are presented in chapter 3. Public records exemptions accountability committee wolf depredation information exemption.
In western australia, under the freedom of information act 1992 the foi act, the right applies to documents held by most state government agencies such as departments, public hospitals, public universities. To request an immigration record on behalf of someone else, you must use one of the mail, fax, or email request options listed below. Under the freedom of information act 2016, you can only apply to access documents use the approved application form. This is achieved by allowing any member of the public to apply to access to documents held by a government agency, including the department of primary industries and regional development. This includes information they hold about you or about government policies and decisions. Freedom of information gives the public a right to access government documents, subject to some limitations. Enacted in 1966, the freedom of information act, or foia, gives any person the right to access federal agency records or information.
Washington sample foia request national freedom of. Western australian legislation freedom of information. A citizens guide on using the freedom of information act. The department of communities foi unit coordinates the receipt and processing of foi applications relating to the department. The foia is based on the presumption that the government and its information belong to the people. Short title this act may be cited as the freedom of information act 1992 1. For general advice about wa health medical records, including from hospitals that have closed down, please leave a message on the answering machine at 08 9222 2311. The freedom of information act department of justice. The freedom of information act foia generally provides that any person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information except to the extent the records are protected from disclosure by any of nine exemptions contained in the law or by one of three special law enforcement. Freedom of information statement 2018 page 1 introduction this information statement is provided in accordance with the requirements of sections 96 and 97 of the freedom of information act 1992 wa. Safety quality and risk manager rockingham peel group,rkpg,smhs south metropolitan health service, western australia, wa. You can also use form g639, but it is not required.
If you are submitting your appeal through standard mail, both the letter and envelope should be clearly marked freedom of information act appeal. This is a link to a complete version of the freedom of information act 1992. Ground floor, 20 stockton bend, cockburn central wa 6164. Government agencies are obliged under the freedom of information act 1992 the foi act to help a person make an application which complies with the foi act or to assist the person to change the application so it complies with the foi act. We have crafted a basecamp online to share information. A freedom of information request is a formal document that can help you get the information you want. To assist potential applicants an information statement pdf, 1mb has also been published in accordance with the requirements of the freedom of information act 1992. Your application to amend personal information should be submitted in accordance with section 46 1 of the freedom of information act. The freedom of information act 5 usc 552 was enacted in 1966. Identifiable records facilities for copying availability of public records.
Freedom of information is an extension of freedom of speech, a fundamental human right recognized in international law, which is today understood more generally as freedom of expression in any medium, be it orally, in writing, print, through the internet or through art forms. Irs freedom of information internal revenue service. This act may be cited as the freedom of information act. While the state strongly encourages disclosure of public records, state law does allow for some information to be withheld. The freedom of information act foia library provides a comprehensive list of documents and other information available electronically on irs. Free freedom of information request free to print, save. Freedom of information act central bank of nigeria. Application for information under the freedom of information act, wa 1992 rkpg safety quality and risk author. Freedom of information act and amendments of 1974 library of. To join, fill out this form and well get back to you. Freedom of information act 1992 freedom of information.
In compliance with the freedom of information act 1992 and to help the public find the information they need, landgate publishes an information statement on an. You can formally request access under the freedom of information act 1982 foi act to documents we hold. Information statement 2018 department of communities. It details information made available to the public outside of the foi process. Apr 16, 2020 freedom of information act foia the freedom of information act, or foia 5 u. Western australia or south australia, please send your request to. The office of public information is responsible for administering policies, programs, and procedures to ensure doe compliance with the freedom of information act fola, 5 u. The freedom of information act 1992 foi act provides a general right of access. This is sometimes described as a presumption or assumption in favour of disclosure. You will need to complete the approved foi request application form. The freedom of information act is available to download for free from the state law publisher at. Freedom of information act 2011 laws of the federation of nigeria an act to make public records and information more freely available, provide for public access to public records and information, protect public records and information to the extent consistent with the public interest and the protection of.
Jun 28, 2018 under the freedom of information act 1992 wa and the freedom of information act 1982 cth, you can look at files from government departments or agencies, if you. Application for information freedom of information act wa. The freedom of information act 1992 is designed to make state and local government agencies more open and accountable to the public. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. The law on free access to information was adopted in may 1999 and went into. There are some types of documents which you may not be able to see. If you need guidance on what documents to request, the mental health commissions information statement outlines our services and the kinds of documents we hold to assist you in your application. House of representatives completed action on the electronic free dom of. Under the freedom of information act 1992 wa and the freedom of information act 1982 cth, you can look at files from government departments or agencies, if you. Personal information is information about yourself and nonpersonal information is information. Under freedom of information foi you have a right, with limited exceptions, to access documents we hold. Washington freedom of information the washington public records act pra under chapter 42. This form is also available for download in a pdf version. The equal opportunity commission supports freedom of information requests.
The foi act provides the public with the right to apply to amend their personal information contained within wa police force documentation if the information is inaccurate, incomplete, out of date or misleading. Application for information freedom of information act wa 1992. Freedom of information act united states wikipedia. Documents and indexes to be made public statement of costs. One hundred fourteenth congress of the united states of america. You can also see most manuals, rules and guidelines that we use to make.
Freedom of information western australia police force. Below is the full text of the freedom of information act in a form showing all amendments to the statute. The western australian freedom of information act 1992 gives the public a legal right of access to documents held by all state and local government agencies. Application pursuant to freedom of information act 1992. You may be entitled to information from federal agencies, but first you may need to send a freedom of information request. This packet is designed to help you successfully request those documents and give you information about your rights. Your right to apply is not affected by why you want to obtain access or our belief as to what your reasons are for applying. Michigan state police freedom of information act requests. House and senate debate on 1974 freedom of information act. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. The freedom of information act foia is a law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government. Reasons for not amending information, agency may add to notation 53.