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US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Did Trump cuts slow access to public records? We found 26 cases that say yes.

Federal workforce reductions have severely impaired agencies' ability to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests, with at least 13 agencies citing staffing cuts as reasons for missing FOIA deadlines in court.
Law
fromPoynter
4 days ago

An Indiana public records fight went to court. The journalists (and the public) won. - Poynter

Indiana Capital Chronicle sued the state for one year to obtain public records on execution drug costs, arguing government spending transparency is essential for accountability.
Information security
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

NY: Southold Laserfiche access remains suspended after cyberattack - DataBreaches.Net

Southold's Laserfiche online records system remains suspended over six weeks after a Nov. 24 cyberattack, with public access withheld until $500,000 security upgrades are completed.
Privacy professionals
fromPoynter
10 months ago

Access to public records and officials is worsening, investigative reporters warn in survey - Poynter

Limited access to records poses a significant challenge for investigative journalists in accountability journalism.
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