Freedom of Information Act

Question 1

The Virginia Freedom of information of Act

Answer 1

Guarantees Virginia Citizens to public records maintained by a public body. There is a presumption that all public records are accessible, unless an exemption is properly invoked.

All public bodies are subject to FOI and “public records” are defined broadly include all writings and recordings prepared by a a public body, its offers, employees, or agent .

Question 2

There are many exception to FOI, Some examples include

Answer 2

1) Trade secrets
2) Award of a specific contract where competition is involved
3) Victim identification information