Electronic freedom of information

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The 1996 Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments exemplified the model for governmental transparency. Many agencies have followed the letter and spirit of the Amendments and have liberalized access to information via the Internet. Implementation concerns did exist even in 1998 as several agencies had acted with a minimum of effort to comply with the Amendments and several district court decisions interpreted the Amendments as allowing agencies to hold information monopolies.

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How the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996 update public access for the Information Age

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The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996 marked Congress' intent to dissolve the delays in receiving information under the Freedom of Information Act. With the advent of electronic information technologies, Americans expect quick responses to their information requests. The public's awareness of and demands for their expanded rights under the Amendments will prove essential to the government more efficiently meeting their information expectations.

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International administrative law for the Internet: mechanisms of accountability

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The means of making a hypothetical international Internet regulatory agency accountable are discussed. Issues include the sources of authority in US law for authorization of an international regulatory scheme, due process concerns, the need for a forum to grant relief, and possible structures for an international regulatory body.

United States, International, Interpretation and construction, International aspects, Administrative law, Delegated legislation

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