BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20190310T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191009T191058Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191021T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191021T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191009T191058Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191009T191058Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476316 DESCRIPTION:*** Note: This meeting starts at 6:30 PM\, later than our nor mal time. Doors will be monitored for access until 6:40 PM. If you arriv e after that time\, please post a note to the meeting page on Meetup\, a nd we'll work to respond and let you in. *** \;\n \;\nReporters re gularly bring us breaking news about government activities\, including a cts of malfeasance. They\, of course\, get tips from sources but also re ly greatly on information found in public records requests. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was enacted in 1966 to make government more tr ansparent so journalists and the general public could hold the governmen t accountable for its actions. \;\n \;\nSurprisingly\, though\, th e news media accounts for less than 10% of all FOIA requests![1] The lar gest three categories of requestors are businesses\, individuals\, and l aw firms\, but other groups\, such as universities and non-profits\, als o file requests. \;\n \;\nThe basic purpose of the act is to ensur e an informed citizenry\, which is vital to the functioning of a democra tic society. While FOIA only applies to federal records\, each state has its own laws and processes related to public records\, and Oregon is no exception. \;\n \;\nGetting started in submitting public records requests can be intimidating. What exactly is a public record\, and how does an individual request one? Are there fees involved? What options ar e available if a request is denied? \;\n \;\nThe people at Lucy Pa rsons Labs have filed many requests for records\, uncovering corruption and other wrongdoing in the Chicago area\, and are willing to share thei r experiences and expertise with us! At this meeting\, LPL's Community O rganizing Chair will speak to us via teleconference and share tools and tips for submitting requests so we can keep government agencies both tra nsparent and accountable to the people. \;\n \;\nJoin us for a gre at presentation and discussion about FOIA and public records requests! W e'll have snacks\, and there will be an opportunity for networking after wards. We hope to see you there! \;\n \;\nSchedule: \;\n6:20 PM : Doors \;\n6:30 PM: Introductions \;\n6:35 PM: Presentation \; \n \;\nSpeaker bio: \;\n \;\nLucy Parsons Labs is a charitable Chicago-based collaboration between data scientists\, transparency activ ists\, artists\, and technologists that sheds light on the intersection of digital rights and on-the-streets issues. \;\n \;\n1. Schouten\ , Cory (March 17\, 2017). "\;Who files the most FOIA requests? It's not who you think"\;. Columbia Journalism Review: https://www.cjr.or g/analysis/foia-report-media-journalists-business-mapper.php \;\n \;\n \;\nBy attending this TA3M meeting\, you agree to follow our Cod e of Conduct: \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/Portlands-Techno-Activism-3r d-Mondays/pages/22681732/Code_of_Conduct/ \;\n \;\n{short} Code of Conduct \;\nPortland's Techno-Activism 3rd Mondays is dedicated to p roviding an informative and positive experience for everyone who partici pates in or supports our community\, regardless of gender\, gender ident ity and expression\, sexual orientation\, ability\, physical appearance\ , body size\, race\, ethnicity\, age\, religion\, socioeconomic status\, caste\, or creed. \;\n \;\nOur events are intended to educate and share information related to technology and activism\, and anyone who i s there for this purpose is welcome. Because we value the safety and sec urity of our members and strive to have an inclusive community\, we do n ot tolerate harassment of members or event participants in any form. \;\n \;\nAudio and video recording are not permitted at meetings with out prior approval. \;\n \;\nOur Code of Conduct (https://www.meet up.com/Portlands-Techno-Activism-3rd-Mondays/pages/22681732/Code_of_Cond uct/) applies to all events run by Portland's TA3M. Please report any in cidents to the event organizer.\n\nTags: privacy\, transparency\, foia\, records requests\, Freedom of Information Act\n\nImported from: http:// calagator.org/events/1250476316 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portlands-Techno-Activism-3rd-Mondays/events/2 65538005 SUMMARY:Learn About the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) and Record Requ ests! LOCATION:Northwest Academy 1208 SW 13th Ave\, 2nd floor Portland\, OR: fa lse SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR