Freedom of Information Act Office

• Manages and coordinates all activities associated with requests to the NIAID for information and records submitted under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) programs
• Analyzes the nature and scope of all requests and determines the appropriate NIAID and NIH officials to be involved in preparing and/or coordinating the response
• Reviews all records to determine the information and documents that can be released under current law and regulations
• Designs and providing training to NIAID staff involved in responding to FOIA cases with respect to requirements, policies, regulations and procedures
• Ensures organizational compliance with the legal requirements of these Acts