FOIA 101 Office of Open Government Traci L. Hughes, Esq. –

Office of the Mayor Council of the District of Columbia All Public Bodies All Public Records District FOIA Applies To:

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15 Categories Trade Secrets/Confidential Information Personal Privacy Law Enforcement Common Law Discovery Privileges Future Examinations Other Statutes National Security Antitrust Arson Investigation Emergency Response Plans Social Security and Federal Employer ID Numbers Whistleblower’s ID Homeland Security Proceedings Sealed Criminal Records Critical Infrastructure

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