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If you haven't watched Spotlight with a bunch of journos before, we recommend it. We see all kinds of things that r… https://t.co/QfMW6WEsWY

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When going into a records request, look at what's public in the law and what's not public. Once lawyers get involve… https://t.co/tXttLSHs4N

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When a FOIA officer offers you "an extract" with redacted records, "say yes" and see what you get, @sarahcnyt says.… https://t.co/XsEPXg9n4b

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A classic PR move: FOIA officers will tell reporters that they "already have records and reports available" and poi… https://t.co/TYEyJ7GGXX

5 hours ago

Don't give up more information about your project than you have to when requesting records, @sarahcnyt says.

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Be careful to not compel public agencies to create new records. FOIA and public records laws don't require agencies… https://t.co/nXZjZ2lKxL

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Look out for FOIA officers to stonewall you with HIPAA and say they need to "protect the privacy" of people they se… https://t.co/TQMQ8h8KJZ

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As soon as you enter a room, know that you have ALL the rights to the information you're requesting. Don't let publ… https://t.co/f3apljtnCS

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Now the tables are turned, and Fellows are practicing by asking for data they'll need for their projects. Up first,… https://t.co/3j8flwo1cR

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One of the key takeaways from Cheryl's request: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. When a #FOIA officer gives you the runaround, don… https://t.co/x0EW9MNpQ9

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