#freedomofinformation — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #freedomofinformation, aggregated by home.social.
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Hyundai Motor India expects 30 pc sales to come from rural markets in 3-4 years: MD & CEO | Company News
Hyundai Motor India Ltd is betting big on rural markets, which it expects to contribute around 30 per…
#EuropeSays #Korea #KR #HyundaiMotor #Auto&TruckManufacturers(NEC) #Freedomofinformation #GreatWallMotor #Hyundai #HyundaiMotorCompany #HyundaiMotorIndia #HyundaiMotorIndiaLtd #India #ManagingDirector&CEO #roadinfrastructure #SUV #TarunGarg
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Anger at Labor as Rex Patrick faces potential six-figure legal fee if he loses Aukus documents battle
By Tom McIlroy Political editorAustralian government insists legal costs should be paid by former senator as FoI fight escalates
#Freedomofinformation #Independents #Transparency #Australianpolitics #Australianews #TheGuardian #TomMcIlroyPoliticaleditor
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Anger at Labor as Rex Patrick faces potential six-figure legal fee if he loses Aukus documents battle
By Tom McIlroy Political editorAustralian government insists legal costs should be paid by former senator as FoI fight escalates
#Freedomofinformation #Independents #Transparency #Australianpolitics #Australianews #TheGuardian #TomMcIlroyPoliticaleditor
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Anger at Labor as Rex Patrick faces potential six-figure legal fee if he loses Aukus documents battle https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/29/anger-at-labor-as-rex-patrick-faces-potential-six-figure-legal-fee-if-he-loses-aukus-documents-battle #FreedomOfInformation #Independents #Transparency #AustralianPolitics #AustraliaNews
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Anger at Labor as Rex Patrick faces potential six-figure legal fee if he loses Aukus documents battle https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/29/anger-at-labor-as-rex-patrick-faces-potential-six-figure-legal-fee-if-he-loses-aukus-documents-battle #FreedomOfInformation #Independents #Transparency #AustralianPolitics #AustraliaNews
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Anger at Labor as Rex Patrick faces potential six-figure legal fee if he loses Aukus documents battle https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/29/anger-at-labor-as-rex-patrick-faces-potential-six-figure-legal-fee-if-he-loses-aukus-documents-battle #FreedomOfInformation #Independents #Transparency #AustralianPolitics #AustraliaNews
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Anger at Labor as Rex Patrick faces potential six-figure legal fee if he loses Aukus documents battle https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/29/anger-at-labor-as-rex-patrick-faces-potential-six-figure-legal-fee-if-he-loses-aukus-documents-battle #FreedomOfInformation #Independents #Transparency #AustralianPolitics #AustraliaNews
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Ah, the irony: a country with a digital surveillance state advising AI experts to dodge the land of algorithms and freedom fries. 🤖🚫🇺🇸 But no worries, they'll probably just send their robots instead—who needs a passport when you've got Wi-Fi? 😂🌐
https://www.saba.ye/en/news3445018.htm #digitalprivacy #AIethics #surveillancetechnology #freedomofinformation #algorithmicfreedom #techhumor #HackerNews #ngated -
CW: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Response - "FEMBOY" Bomb
Dear Mr Putin,
This letter is in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated 30 June 2013, seeking information on the development and use of a weapon referred to as the "FEMBOY" bomb against the Russians.
After a thorough search of our records, we can confirm the existence of documents related to the "FEMBOY" bomb within our agency. However, as per our standard policy, we cannot confirm or deny the operational status, development, or deployment of any specific weapons systems.
It is essential to understand that the Central Intelligence Agency's activities and operations are subject to national security concerns and secrecy obligations. To protect the integrity of our operations and to safeguard sensitive information, certain matters cannot be disclosed, including those pertaining to classified weapons programs.
Our response adheres to the provisions of the FOIA, which allows for the withholding of information that is exempt from public release, such as information related to national defense and intelligence sources.
We appreciate your understanding of the need for confidentiality and security in such matters. If you have any further questions or require assistance with other FOIA requests, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
[REDACTED]
Freedom of Information Act Officer
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
#FOIAResponse #CIA #Transparency #NationalSecurity #GovernmentDocuments #ClassifiedInformation #FOIARequest #InformationDisclosure #PublicInterest #Accountability #FreedomOfInformation #GovernmentOperations #NationalDefense #IntelligenceCommunity #Secrecy #Confidentiality -
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The Cardiff streets that have seen the most complaints about things like potholes (Newport Road) and cracked pavements (Queen's Street), according to #FOI.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/gallery/shoddy-state-cardiffs-cracked-dirty-27107061
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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Niche tram #FOI (but may work for other publicly owned transport systems)
In Oct to Mar, there were 469,370 incomplete Metrolink journeys (where passengers didn't tap out), costing passengers £4.60 each time – even if they have reached the daily cap.
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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A total of 3,044 Kent children were being home educated in April 2022, compared with 1,997 in 2018, according to #FOI.
Council officials say the reasons behind the rise include mental health problems, bullying and parents' dissatisfaction with schools.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-65858064
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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Between January 2020 and May 2023, there have been at least 35 reported thefts of hospital equipment, drugs, and patients’ possessions across hospital sites run by the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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Another angle on the cost of living crisis - how many public sector workers are ditching pension contributions, potentially as a way of saving money.
#FOI shows number opting out of Teachers’ Pension Scheme has risen by over two-thirds in the past year.
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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The number of prisoners in Scotland who have been placed on suicide watch has increased by 28% since 2007, #FOI figures show.
The number of prisoners at risk of suicide or self-harm has fluctuated in the past 16 years, peaking at 3,217 in 2021.
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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The number of homeless families from Enfield living in bed and breakfast accommodation beyond the government’s legal limit of six weeks has risen exponentially in the last year, #FOI shows.
At the end of March 2023, it was 113 up from one in April 2022.
https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/huge-scale-of-enfields-homelessness-crisis-revealed/
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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#FOI shows recorded incidents of sexual misconduct against Welsh ambulance staff have risen each year for the past five years.
Almost two in every three physical attacks reported by staff were sexual.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65825772
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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#FOI shows over the past five years more than 300 officers have been reported for rape and 500 for sexual assault. Only ten of those accused of sexual assault have been convicted. The vast majority – 350 – are still working for the police.
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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The 'optical illusion' cycle path causing chaos in Keynsham (as revealed by #FOI) is back: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/04/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-28-4-2023-foifriday/
Three psychology professors have been looking into what has been causing people to trip.
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/keynshams-optical-illusion-cycle-path-8504124
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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Stay informed about FOI news and tips by following the blog: https://clairemiller.net/blog/
Or by signing up for my newsletter: https://clairemiller.net/Words-and-Numbers-.html#sec-546d
#FOIFriday #transparency #openaccess #journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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#FOI reveals crimes on trains and at railway stations since the start of 2021.
There were 74 offences in Wrexham and 102 in Flintshire - with the most common crime in both being railway trespass (22 in Wrexham and 26 in Flintshire).
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23538447.trespassing-common-crime-wrexham-flintshire-railways/
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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An alternative to how many traffic penalties were handed out - who is getting the fines?
#FOI reveals since full enforcement started on April 1, only 34% of penalties issued by Tunbridge Wells Council were to vehicles registered in the Borough.
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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More than 3,000 West Midlands residents are facing lengthy waiting times for council-managed allotments, with some waiting over six years for a plot.
On average, residents are waiting approximately 35 months for a plot according to #FOI.
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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At what speed are those breaching the limit most likely to be caught out?
When it comes to speed cameras or mobile vans in hotspot locations, it is drivers doing between 40 and 49mph who are caught speeding most often, according to an #FOI
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/speed-limit-drivers-most-often-26987841
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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Met police are planning to cut the number of mental health callouts they attend.
21 forces that responded ton an #FOI all showed an increase since 2017.
In Merseyside, mental health-related incidents increased from 7,629 in 2017 to 28,039 last year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64891572
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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The total weekly bill was £582,834 for 4,611 children, with 721 pupils getting taxis to school outside their local authority area, an #FOI reveals.
The biggest spender was Stockport at £138,515, though the highest number of pupils was 1,161 in Salford.
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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More Scottish patients are choosing to go private, #FOI shows.
In 2019-20, 1,821 patients were removed from waiting lists at the four boards after deciding to have their treatment privately instead. In 2022-23 it was 2,669, an increase of 46.5 per cent.
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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Two machine guns and nearly 2,000 rounds of ammunition have been lost by the Ministry of Defence in the last two years, an #FOI reveals.
The Government department admitted lethal weapons and bullets vanished in 2021 and 2022.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/machine-guns-pistols-rifle-ammunition-30085524
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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Want more tips on what to do about your Section 22 (information intended for future publication) refusal:
https://clairemiller.net/blog/2019/10/section-22-yes-but-are-you-really-planning-to-publish-the-information-in-my-foi/This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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The ICO is generally going to expect the public authority to explain the information or put it in context instead.
The number of fines may just be the number of fines, it doesn't have to say anything about the success/failure of the scheme.
So the public interest may override.
This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism
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Two York Council electric bin lorries were unable to operate when it rained.
An #FOI showed they stopped working for a combined total of 481 days between Jan 2021 & Nov 2022.
Head of environmental services Ben Grabham said there had been "a few reliability issues".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-64371642
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism #MobilePhones #Police #Thefts
More #FOIFriday stories: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/01/freedom-of-information-in-the-news--week-ending-27-1-2023--foifriday/
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Are mobile thefts in decline?
An #FOI to West Yorkshire Police revealed 165 mobile phones were stolen in the Bradford city centre area last year – of which 157 incidents were recorded as crimes.
The 2018 figure stood at 475 phones stolen (343 crimes).
#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism #MobilePhones #Police #Thefts
More #FOIFriday stories: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/01/freedom-of-information-in-the-news--week-ending-27-1-2023--foifriday/