At first glance, the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act may seem to achieve similar goals; however, “there are, in fact, distinct and important differences in their objectives” and also “in the application of the laws and the ways the government responds to access requests,” writes Todd Walls, CIPP/G, CIPM, for Privacy Tracker. Walls offers an analysis of the two laws, including tips on responding to requests as well as an accompanying comparison chart in the IAPP Resource Center. (IAPP member login required.)
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