Responding to Freedom of Information Requests at Public Universities

Report | Guide | Document | Jul 8, 2024

Guidelines for ways to minimize risks for faculty at public and private universities who might by the target of harassment in the form of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Produced by law experts with the Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom/American Association of University Professors (AAUP) in 2024, the guidelines cover: how to reduce FOIA exposure, how to handle FOIA requests, and a description of university legal obligations with regard to FOIA that target faculty.