Freedom of Information Laws

FOIP/FOIA requests, public records access, and transparency challenges.

What is a Freedom of Information Law?

What is a Freedom of Information Law?

Have you ever wondered why a government agency is spending money on a certain project? Or why a decision was made about a local issue? Freedom of Information (FOI) Laws are designed to help you find out!

Simply put, a Freedom of Information Law gives you the right to request information from your government. It’s a way for citizens to hold their government accountable and ensure transparency.

Why Do We Need Them?