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Pritchard, David – 1982
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a limited tool for science reporters seeking information about federally funded university research. The act applies only to information that is considered a "record" in possession of an "agency," both as defined by the act. Most university research and most universities do not meet the…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Confidential Records, Confidentiality, Court Litigation
