| Use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act to obtain records from the Department of Defense (DoD).
The “Your Right to Federal Records” brochure provides basic guidance about the FOIA and the Privacy Act to assist people in exercising their rights. It uses a question-and-answer format to present information about these laws in a clear, simple manner. This brochure is not intended to be a comprehensive analysis of the complex issues associated with the FOIA and the Privacy Act. It also does not discuss the availability of federal agency information electronically, although many federal agencies maintain Internet World Wide Web sites at which a wide range of information is readily available. The questions answered in this brochure are those frequently asked by persons who contact the Federal Information Center (FIC) for information on the FOIA and the Privacy Act. The answers were compiled by the FIC and the Consumer Information Center (CIC) of the U.S. General Services Administration. They were reviewed by the Department of Justice, the agency responsible for coordinating the administration of the FOIA and encouraging agency compliance with it. |
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Your Right to Federal Records
