The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

As the immediate past president of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government, and a member of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council from 2004 through 2012, I am often asked to speak about the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). I update these presentations online each time I give them in person.

General Presentation
PowerPoint (last given at the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, June 22, 2013)
Focus on Criminal Records
PowerPoint (last given at The Roanoke Times, Oct. 18, 2013)
Interactive Prezi (last given at the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, Sept. 8, 2017)
Approaching Openess: A Practical Start for Public Bodies
(last given at the Library of Virginia, May 31, 2018)

Opinions expressed in these presentations are purely my own, and are not necessarily those of any other organization with which I am affiliated. I am not an attorney. These presentations are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. They are not a comprehensive summary or restatement of the law. I believe all the information is accurate, but I do not warrant it for any specific purpose or situation. These presentations are © Copyright 1996-2018 by Craig T. Fifer. Nonprofit reproduction and distribution of an entire intact presentation is permitted. All other use requires the written permission of the author.

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