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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The Foilies 2025

Public access to government information is increasingly threatened by legislation and administration policies.
The Foilies report highlights absurd responses to public records requests to promote accountability.
fromTruthout
22 hours ago
SF food

FDA Reverses Course, Rehires Staff Handling Public Records After Mass Layoffs

FDA recalls some workers previously laid off, indicating a need to restore operations for public records amid substantial workforce reductions.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The Foilies 2025

Public access to government information is increasingly threatened by legislation and administration policies.
The Foilies report highlights absurd responses to public records requests to promote accountability.
fromTruthout
22 hours ago
SF food

FDA Reverses Course, Rehires Staff Handling Public Records After Mass Layoffs

FDA recalls some workers previously laid off, indicating a need to restore operations for public records amid substantial workforce reductions.
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Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Seattle officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask US Supreme Court to keep their identities anonymous

Seattle police officers involved in January 6 rally seek anonymity in legal proceedings to safeguard their privacy and free speech.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Film

US: Gene Hackman image publication blocked by court DW 03/31/2025

A judge in New Mexico has blocked the release of public records regarding the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife for privacy reasons.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Seattle officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask US Supreme Court to keep their identities anonymous

Seattle police officers involved in January 6 rally seek anonymity in legal proceedings to safeguard their privacy and free speech.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Film

US: Gene Hackman image publication blocked by court DW 03/31/2025

A judge in New Mexico has blocked the release of public records regarding the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife for privacy reasons.
more#privacy-rights
New England Patriots
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Bill Belichick, girlfriend Jordon Hudson UNC emails revealed with 'predator,' nepotism fears

Bill Belichick's personal communications reveal concerns over social media comments and the implications of hiring his son at UNC.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Law

Gene Hackman and wife's autopsy photos to stay sealed; other records to be released

Judge rules partial release of records in Hackman death investigation but protects privacy of couple's autopsy photos and detailed images.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
NYC politics

L.A. Times sues city over Mayor Bass' deleted text messages during fire response

The LA Times is suing the city of LA over the mayor's deleted texts related to January's wildfires, citing public records laws.
#transparency
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 months ago

EFF Goes to Court to Uncover Police Surveillance Tech in California

California police agencies may restrict public access to surveillance technology contracts they purchase with taxpayer funds.
The EFF is advocating for public access to contracts despite claims by Pen-Link that the details are trade secrets.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
NYC politics

LAFD actions in Palisades fire shrouded in secrecy as city refuses to release records

Lack of transparency surrounding the LAFD's response to the Pacific Palisades fire raises questions about accountability and public information access.
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 months ago

EFF Goes to Court to Uncover Police Surveillance Tech in California

California police agencies may restrict public access to surveillance technology contracts they purchase with taxpayer funds.
The EFF is advocating for public access to contracts despite claims by Pen-Link that the details are trade secrets.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
NYC politics

LAFD actions in Palisades fire shrouded in secrecy as city refuses to release records

Lack of transparency surrounding the LAFD's response to the Pacific Palisades fire raises questions about accountability and public information access.
more#transparency
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Says He'll Release JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday

President Trump is set to release approximately 80,000 files on JFK's assassination, promising no redactions.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

Trial of former D.A. advisor on hold after appeals court steps in

The California appeals court is reviewing the prosecution of former D.A. advisor Diana Teran, delaying trial proceedings as it seeks further justification from the Atty. Gen.
fromPortland Mercury
5 months ago
Portland

Multnomah County Chair Defends Herself Against Former Employee's Lawsuit

Multnomah County Chair defends limited use of private emails amidst lawsuit regarding public records law violations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

How Taxpayers Are Helping Health Insurers Make Even Bigger Profits

Health insurers promise to control medical costs for local governments, but their fees often lead to budget overruns.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
7 months ago

State court rules Austin must release files on police complaints. Here's what that means. - Austin Monitor

Austin police are required to release officer complaint records to the civilian-led Office of Police Oversight, affirming transparency in policing matters.
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