The Defense Health Agency (DHA) Freedom of Information Service Center has principal authority to ensure Health Affairs (HA), DHA, and its components are in full compliance with the FOIA.
Under FOIA, Federal agencies and components are required to make records available to the public unless one of nine (9) specific exemptions authorizes their withholding. Only Federal Executive Branch agencies and components must comply with FOIA. FOIA does not extend to records held by Congress, the courts, or by state or local government agencies, as each state has its own public access laws that should be consulted for access to state and local records.
*The best way to submit a FOIA Request is electronically through the "FOIA Request Form" link at the left. If you need to submit your request by mail, use the mailing address below:
DHA Freedom of Information Service Center
DHA Freedom of Information Service Center
7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101
Falls Church, Virginia 22042-5101
Phone: 1-703-275-6363
Fax: 1-703-275-6386
Send an E-mail Message
Liaison Officer
If you are concerned about service received from the HA/DHA FOIA Service Center, please contact the FOIA Liaison Officer at:
Defense Freedom of Information Policy Office
ATTN: Ms. Linda S. Thomas
Chief, Freedom of Information Service Center
Defense Health Agency
7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101
Falls Church, VA 22042-5101
Phone: 1-703-275-6363
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Policy
This website contains specific information about the DoD Program and its implementation by DoD which includes the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This website includes electronic copies of current FOIA information, including but not limited to the DoD FOIA Regulation, handbooks, briefings, guidance, reports, reading room, etc.
Policy
This Directive reissues DoD Directive 5400.07, “DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program,” October 28, 2005 (hereby cancelled) to update policies and responsibilities for implementing the DoD FOIA Program in accordance with Section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the “FOIA”); continues to authorize DoD 5400.7-R, “DoD Freedom of Information Act Program,” September 4, 1998, as amended, to implement the FOIA Program; implements Executive Order 13392, “Improving Agency Disclosure of Information,” December 19, 2005, within the Department of Defense; and continues to delegate authorities and responsibilities for the effective administration of the FOIA Program consistent with DoD Directive 5105.53.
Policy
This Regulation is reissued under the authority of DoD Directive 5400.11, “DoD Privacy Program,” May 8, 2007. It provides guidance on section 552a of title 5 United States Code (U.S.C.), the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, and prescribes uniform procedures for implementation of the DoD Privacy Program.
Policy
The purpose of this section of the E-Government Act of 2002 is to ensure sufficient protections for the privacy of personal information as agencies implement citizen-centered electronic government.
Policy
This Regulation provides guidance on the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act, amended by the “Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996.”
Policy
This is the full text of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in a form showing all amendments to the statute made by the “Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007.” All newly enacted provisions are in boldface type.
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