The Sunshine Act requires all agency meetings to be open to the public.

Question 1Answer

True

False

There are nine exemptions in the FOIA which allow agencies to deny requires for release of information.

Question 2Answer

True

False

Freedom of Information Act protects privacy of information.

Question 3Answer

True

False

Agency acts performed in violation of the Sunshine Act can be voided by the courts.

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True

False

In general, the right of the public to know outweighs an individual's right to privacy.

True

False

Trade secrets can be protected by patents and copyrights.

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True

False

Trade Secrets Act protects access to government meetings.

Question 7Answer

True

False

FOIA does not allow appeals.

Question 8Answer

True

False

The Privacy Act allows a person to keep records from being released.

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True

False

The Privacy Act, FOIA exemptions, and the Trade Secrets Act all provide ways to protect privacy.

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True

False