Regulation & law · 24/11/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Revision of Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Regulations and Implementation of Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996

The proposed revisions to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act regulations aim to implement the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996, including changes to response time limits, requester negotiations, and expedited processing procedures. The updates also simplify the Privacy Act regulations and eliminate outdated information.