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HMRC lost nearly 50% more devices in 2022, nearly 2,000 missing since 2017

IT device losses at HMRC increased by nearly 50% in the space of a year, according to Freedom of Information Act (FOI) requests submitted in 2022. Statistics released under the FOI act show that between September 2021 and 2022, HMRC declared 635 lost and stolen devices. SEE MORE HMRC tells…

IT Pro · Mar 17, 2023

LOCALIZE IT: Sunshine Week shines light on open government

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The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Trump used Freedom of Information Act request to slow IRS release of his taxes

Mr Trump had the authority to ask for the records during his presidency but instead used the Freedom of Information Act

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

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Is It 'Treason' To Support Free Trade?

Shipping industry insiders floated a recommendation to charge critics of the Jones Act with treason, according to documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.

Reason · Jan 12, 2023

Hidden audits reveal millions in overcharges by Medicare Advantage plans

Taxpayers footed the bill for care that should have cost far less, according to records released under the Freedom of Information Act. The U.S. government may charge insurers $650 million as a result.

WEKU · Nov 21, 2022

Editorial: The public shouldn't have to sue to get public information

Ask any reporter or public watchdog dealing with federal agencies and they will tell you the Freedom of Information Act is an invaluable tool to ensure government transparency and accountability. They can also share stories of dealing with mind-numbing bureaucracy and yearslong waits.

Tribune News Service · Oct 5, 2022

Chicago police oversight agency releases videos to family of 13-year-old shot by officer

The videos were released to the family through a Freedom of Information Act request.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2022

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SNP MP warns UK’s bid to conceal Union poll ‘threatens’ Freedom of Information Act

THE Freedom of Information Act could be rendered “impotent” if the UK Government wins an appeal over its refusal to publish internal polling on…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022

No Pseudonymity for Lawyer Who Wants to Conceal Litigation Against Government from Future Clients

From Chief Judge Beryl Howell's opinion in Doe v. U.S. Dep't of Homeland Security (D.D.C. Mar. 14, 2022): Plaintiff, an attorney, has moved to proceed pseudonymously as he litigates his instant claim under the Freedom of Information Act seeking information from various government agencies about a January 2021 incident, during…

Reason · May 16, 2022

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