Tag: Lawyer
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Receiving an FOI Request from a Lawyer
When you have received a Freedom Of Information (FOI) request from a lawyer, there are a few things to consider: Is your organization obligated to respond to FOI requests? An earlier article, Do I have to respond to a Freedom Of Information (FOI) request?, may help you answer this question. Keep in mind this guidance applies only…
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Requests for Personal Information with the Consent of the Individual
Institutions are sometimes faced with a request from someone who purports to be acting on behalf or with the consent of the individual whose personal information is being requested. The requestor in this case may be a lawyer, insurance company, or agent, or it may simply be a friend a relative who is helping the…
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