Redacting Records for an FOIA Request
The Freedom of Information Act requires the full or partial disclosure of previously confidential information and documents held by the United States government, upon request. State law dictates what information requires redaction from publicly accessible documents.
When redacting records for an FOIA request, there is a lot of varying information to protect from the public eye. Companies are responsible for complying with public disclosure laws and keeping personal identifying information safe. When releasing bank records, police reports or sheriff department records, to name a few, identifiable information requires redaction. These records can all be lengthy files and the fields requiring redaction are usually numerous. Using a professional redaction service to redact records for an FOIA request is efficient and ensures accuracy.