Course Details

US FOIA & Public Sector Records Management Training Course

INTRODUCTION

"Ensure transparency and accountability in your public sector organization with our 'US FOIA & Public Sector Records Management' training course. Mastering the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and implementing effective records management practices are crucial for government agencies. This course provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate FOIA requests, manage public records, and ensure compliance with federal regulations. Learn how to balance public access with data protection, streamline records management processes, and uphold the principles of open government."

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Federal, state, and local government employees
• Records managers
• FOIA officers
• Legal professionals working with government agencies
• Public information officers
• Agency administrators
• Anyone involved in handling public records

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and provisions of the US Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
• Process FOIA requests efficiently and accurately.
• Apply FOIA exemptions appropriately.
• Develop and implement effective public sector records management policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal records management regulations.
• Manage electronic and physical public records.
• Balance public access with data privacy and security.
• Understand the legal and ethical considerations of public records management.

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to US FOIA and Public Records

• Overview of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
• The importance of public records management.
• The relationship between FOIA and records management.
• Key terminology and legal framework.

Module 2: Processing FOIA Requests

• Understanding the FOIA request process.
• Responding to FOIA requests in a timely manner.
• Searching and retrieving public records.
• Documenting FOIA request processing.

Module 3: FOIA Exemptions and Exclusions

• Detailed review of FOIA exemptions.
• Applying exemptions appropriately.
• Understanding FOIA exclusions.
• Legal considerations for exemptions.

Module 4: Public Sector Records Management Policies

• Developing records management policies for public agencies.
• Implementing records retention and disposal schedules.
• Managing electronic and physical records.
• Compliance with federal records management regulations.

Module 5: Electronic Records Management in the Public Sector

• Managing electronic records and email correspondence.
• Ensuring data integrity and security.
• Electronic records retention and preservation.
• Cloud based records within the public sector.

Module 6: Data Privacy and Security in Public Records

• Balancing public access with data privacy.
• Protecting sensitive information in public records.
• Compliance with privacy regulations.
• Redaction best practices.

Module 7: Legal and Ethical Considerations

• Legal requirements for public records management.
• Ethical considerations in public access and transparency.
• Understanding litigation and legal holds.
• Case law concerning FOIA.

Module 8: Best Practices and Future Trends

• Best practices for FOIA compliance and records management.
• Emerging technologies and their impact on public records.
• Continuous improvement and training.
• Q&A and course review.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com