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Do individuals have a right to access information held about themselves under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?

April 26, 2017ACT FOIA Freedom held individuals right

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Do individuals have a right to access information held about themselves under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?

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If the applicant is requesting personal information about themselves or another person then there is no right to know under the Freedom of Information Act. However, such requests may become requests under the Data Protection Act and should be treated accordingly.