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FOIFT executive director testifies against closure of public employees' home addresses

Keith Elkins, executive director of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, testifies April 9, 2009, before the state Senate Committee on State Affairs in opposition to Senate Bill 331, which would exempt public employees' home addresses and other personal information from the state's pub...

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• texaswatchdog
• Length: 3:27
• Views: 185
• Tags: Keith Elkins  FOIFT  freedom of information  open records  public records  open government  Texas  Texas legislature  Texas Senate 

A New Look for FOIFT

A how-to for navigating the new FOIFT website Learn more at www.foift.org!

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• foift
• Length: 2:40
• Views: 22
• Tags: FOIFT  Keith  Elkins  Public  Information  Freedom  Open  Meetings  Transparency  How-to 

FOIFT at Big Springs

Citizen's group thanks FOIFT for assistance at Big Springs Learn more at www.foift.org!

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• foift
• Length: 0:47
• Views: 18
• Tags: FOIFT  Keith  Elkins  Public  Information  Freedom  Open  Meetings  Transparency  How-to 

60 Seconds To: Requesting an Attorney General's Opinion

After you file an open records request, governmental agencies will sometimes refuse to release the information. They must give you a reason including which allowable exception they are using to refuse the release of the information, or they can request an Attorney General's opinion. Find out in 6...

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• foift
• Length: 1:02
• Views: 157
• Tags: FOIFT  Keith  Elkins  Public  Information  Freedom  Open  Meetings  Transparency  How-to 

60 Seconds To: The Cost of a PIA Request

One of the most common questions involving public information requests is whether and how much the governmental entity may charge you. This varies on a case by case basis as explained in this 60 second video. Find out in 60 seconds! www.foift.org

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• foift
• Length: 1:18
• Views: 103
• Tags: FOIFT  Keith  Elkins  Public  Information  Freedom  Open  Meetings  Transparency  How-to 

60 Seconds To: Avoiding Excessive Programming Costs

In response to your public information requests you sometimes are notified by the governmental entity that the information you are seeking is not in the format you request. In fact, they may even provide you with an excessive estimate for special programming time to fulfill your request. How can ...

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• foift
• Length: 1:16
• Views: 82
• Tags: FOIFT  Keith  Elkins  Public  Information  Freedom  Open  Meetings  Transparency  How-to 

60 Seconds To: Filing A Public Information Request

You want information and you've been told you must file a public information request, but what is that? And what information should the request contain? Find out in 60 seconds! www.foift.org

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• foift
• Length: 1:04
• Views: 67
• Tags: FOIFT  Keith Elkins  Public Information  Freedom  Information  Open Meetings  Transparency  How-to 

60 Seconds To: Copying Public Information Yourself

When is it allowable for you to take a personal copying device to a governmental entity to make copies of the public information you seek? What are some of the reasons you can be denied access and how can you get the copies then? Find out in 60 seconds! Find out in 60 seconds! www.foift.org

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• foift
• Length: 1:00
• Views: 154
• Tags: FOIFT  Keith  Elkins  Public  Information  Freedom  Open  Meetings  Transparency  How-to 

60 Seconds To: Demand Deposits

Can a governmental entity require you to provide a financial deposit prior to receiving public information documents or requested public information documents? And if they can, when is it allowed? Find out in 60 seconds. Find out in 60 seconds! www.foift.org

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• foift
• Length: 0:59
• Views: 128
• Tags: FOIFT  Keith  Elkins  Public  Information  Freedom  Open  Meetings  Transparency  How-to 

60 Seconds To: Understanding the 10-Day Rule

You have requested public information, but how long can the governmental entity take to provide it to you? 10 days right? Wrong! In some cases it may take that long, but the law says if it is public information it must be provided promptly. Find out more in 60 seconds! www.foift.org

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• foift
• Length: 1:07
• Views: 229
• Tags: FOIFT  Keith  Elkins  Public  Information  Freedom  Open  Meetings  Transparency  How-to 

Public Affairs Forum Part 1

Keith Elkins, Executive Director of The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, speaks at a public affairs forum about freedom related issues.

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• foift
• Length: 9:30
• Views: 13
• Tags: Public  Affairs  Forum  Keith  Elkins  FOIFT  Freedom  Information 

Public Affairs Forum Part 2

Keith Elkins, Executive Director of The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, speaks at a public affairs forum about freedom related issues.

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• foift
• Length: 9:32
• Views: 19
• Tags: Public  Affairs  Forum  Keith  Elkins  FOIFT  Freedom  Information 

60 Seconds to: What is allowable when requesting public information?

It is not uncommon to feel like you are being grilled by a governmental employee when you have filed a public information request. What is appropriate and what is illegal? Knowing the difference can not only help you avoid unnecessary harassment, but possibly assist you in obtaining the informati...

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• foift
• Length: 0:59
• Views: 122
• Tags: public  infomation  how-to  open  government  60-seconds 

Public Affairs Forum Part 3

Keith Elkins, Executive Director of The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, speaks at a public affairs forum about freedom related issues.

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• foift
• Length: 9:32
• Views: 23
• Tags: Public  Affairs  Forum  Keith  Elkins  FOIFT  Freedom  Information 

Public Affairs Forum Part 4

Keith Elkins, Executive Director of The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, speaks at a public affairs forum about freedom related issues.

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• foift
• Length: 9:32
• Views: 30
• Tags: Public  Affairs  Forum  Keith  Elkins  FOIFT  Freedom  Information 

Public Affairs Forum Part 5

Keith Elkins, Executive Director of The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, speaks at a public affairs forum about freedom related issues.

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• foift
• Length: 9:31
• Views: 25
• Tags: Public  Affairs  Forum  Keith  Elkins  FOIFT  Freedom  Information 

Public Affairs Forum Part 6

Keith Elkins, Executive Director of The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, speaks at a public affairs forum about freedom related issues.

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• foift
• Length: 10:32
• Views: 50
• Tags: Public  Affairs  Forum  Keith  Elkins  FOIFT  Freedom  Information 

Public Affairs Forum Part 7

Keith Elkins, Executive Director of The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, speaks at a public affairs forum about freedom related issues.

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• foift
• Length: 3:41
• Views: 13
• Tags: Public  Affairs  Forum  Keith  Elkins  FOIFT  Freedom  Information 

Jennifer Peebles of Texas Watchdog at Texas State Mass Comm Week - freedom of information workshops

Jennifer Peebles talks about the freedom of information workshops put on by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas (FOIFT), which are open to everyone. - Made with Video Editor for iPad www.FromTheTopApps.com

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• chrisudaily
• Length: 1:28
• Views: 4
• Tags: +Texas  State  University  +Mass  Comm  Week  +Jennifer  Peebles  Watchdog  +FOIFT  +Freedom  of  Information  Foundation 

LOD Project video

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• foift
• Length: 10:48
• Views: 19
• Tags: LOD  Project1 

60 Seconds to: Understanding What Happens After You File Your Request

You've mailed or emailed your public information request - but what next? How long will it take to get the information? What happens options do the governmental entity have besides handing over your documents?

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• foift
• Length: 1:10
• Views: 55
• Tags: open government  public information  how-to  PIA laws