An Informed Public Assures That Federal Agencies Will Better Comply With Freedom of Information/Privacy Laws

Abstract

This report presents our analysis of data on litigation arising from the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act and other laws governing disclosure of and access to public records. Our analysis was made from data in the Department of Justice's case files. Our report responds to a request made on November 29, 1978, from the previous Judiciary Committee Chairman, Senator James O. Eastland.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 24, 1979
Accession Number
AD1118902

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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