AllVoices.com Video Toolbox - advanced online video editor Freedom of Information Act Gallery 2010 In recognition of Sunshine Week March 15-19, 2010 Introduction The Freedom of Information Act establishes a legal right for individuals to obtain records in the possession of government agencies. The FOIA is critical for the functioning of democratic government because it helps ensure that the public is fully informed about matters of public concern. The FOIA has helped uncover fraud, waste, and abuse in the federal government. A hallmark of the new surveillance measures proposed by various government agencies is their disregard for public accountability. Public access through the FOIA not only allows for a more informed public debate over new surveillance proposals, but also ensures accountability for government officials. Body Scanners Can Store Naked Images Through Freedom of Information Act litigation, EPIC obtained contracts and technical specifications for body scanners, machines used to perform digital strip searches of air travelers. Air Travelers Object to Digital Strip Searches
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