NYC-based information
management and compliance expert highlights services provided under
the Freedom of Information Act to help streamline the process for
requesters and agencies—in a new article from Messaging
Architects
HOBOKEN,
N.J., July 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Messaging Architects, an eMazzanti Technologies Company and
information governance expert, has published a new article
highlighting resources available to both requesters and government
agencies as they navigate public records requests.
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
serves as a pivotal mechanism for the public to access records from
any federal agency. It fosters transparency and accountability in
the United States government, but
it can also create headaches.
The informative article first outlines services available to
requesters, from FOIA libraries to mediation services. The author
then documents services available to help agencies as they respond
to requests and emphasizes the importance of effective eDiscovery
solutions in expediting the process.
"The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) serves as a pivotal
mechanism for the public to access records from any federal agency.
It fosters transparency and accountability in the United States government, but it can also
create headaches," explained Greg
Smith, Vice President of Services Delivery at Messaging
Architects.
Below are a few excerpts from the article, "Services Provided
Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Ease the Process for
Public and Agencies."
Services Provided Under the Freedom of Information Act to
Individual Requesters
"By law, federal agencies must make certain types of information
available through electronic means, including frequently requested
records. These "FOIA libraries" represent a valuable resource for
obtaining information without submitting a formal request."
"Requesters can improve the FOIA process by doing their research
before making a request. First, determine the right agency and
check to see if the information already exists on the agency's
website or through the search tool available on FOIA.gov. Then,
when submitting a request, be sure to follow the specific
requirements outlined by the agency."
Services Available to Agencies
"While agencies understand and support the need for transparency
and accountability, responding to public records requests presents
difficulties. Most agencies deal with complex and diverse data
sets. Further, the growing number of these requests, combined with
strict regulations, tight deadlines, and limited resources can
prove extremely challenging."
"Additionally, the government provides guidance on best
practices for records management. This includes advice on how to
organize and categorize records, making it easier to retrieve
information when needed. Strong data governance is critical to
easing the FOIA process."
Expedite the FOIA Process with Effective eDiscovery
A competitive eDiscovery solution like the one provided through
Messaging Architects and Reveal Data provides the necessary
visibility into all the agency's data. It also enables the response
team to navigate multiple data sources from a centralized location.
And features such as advance searches and automated tagging further
ease the process.
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About Messaging Architects
Messaging Architects specializes in effectively managing and
securing an organization's most precious asset, its information.
With over 20 years of information management and technology
consulting experience, the Messaging Architects team has provided
corporations, educational intuitions, health care facilities and
nonprofits with methodologies, procedures, and technology to keep
their data organized, compliant and secure.
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https://messagingarchitects.com/
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