MPIAOmbuds

Created in 2015, the Maryland Office of the Public Access Ombudsman mediates PIA disputes between requesters and records custodians.

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Do you want to join the team with the Office of the Public Access Ombudsman? Apply here by Oct. 17! https://t.co/nH4kGplOMO

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#SunshineWeek2024 is coming up! Be sure to follow @MDDCPress for their exciting updates planned. You can also learn more about Sunshine Week https://t.co/ODroV53yMy.

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⏰ We're counting down to #SunshineWeek2024, March 10-16! Together, we champion #OpenRecords and #OpenGov nationwide.

From March 10-16, we will be featuring amazing examples of investigative journalism by our news media members that demonstrate the ideals of Sunshine Week in ...

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POSTPONED: 11/29 Protecting PII & Anonymizing Data training. Stay tuned for rescheduling (expected early January) of this 4th entry in the Brown Bag Training Series. https://t.co/OKXaTT0ATr

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Today is #OmbudsDay2023. ICYMI we shared information on our #FOIA Ombudsman blog earlier this week about the importance of today. Learn more at: https://t.co/MIV8w9LSWI

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The PIA Compliance Board's FY2023 Annual Report, which includes the Ombudsman's report, has been issued! Check it out at https://t.co/vjftxWlPqu

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Happy last Monday of September - and of the federal fiscal year! Last week we published an updated Immigration Ombuds Observer. Learn more about this Observer and subscribe to our blog at: https://t.co/4ARvyImpVz

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ICYMI the co-chairs of the Chief FOIA Officers Council recently issued a memorandum regarding the deadline for interoperability with https://t.co/1qfh68dIRH & sunset of https://t.co/wsOacNmuhA. Learn more at: https://t.co/LvZgCWwv4W

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The PIA Compliance Board is having a virtual public meeting on Monday, September 18 at 3pm to finalize its annual report and discuss additional recommendations for changes to the PIA. Find out how to join at https://t.co/5apYIbRLjw

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The MD Register published the "Notice of Final Action" - new Office of the Public Access Ombuds regs take effective 9/18!

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Registration for the next FOIA Advisory Committee meeting closes at 11:59 pm ET tonight. Register at: https://t.co/TS1U4dxTbZ

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Don't forget!

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PIACB Annual Meeting - Tuesday, September 5 @ 3pm https://t.co/5apYIbRLjw

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PIACB Annual Meeting - Tuesday, September 5 @ 3pm https://t.co/5apYIbRLjw

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Check out OGIS' "Assessing Freedom of Information Act Compliance through the National Archives and Records Administration’s 2022 Records Management Self-Assessment." https://t.co/VAD3YLNhzC

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Ombudsman’s Proposed Regulations Public Comments Accepted Thru 8/14/2023: Ombudsman proposes to update the Office’s interpretive regulations in light of changes to the provisions for alternative dispute resolution in the PIA that took effect on 7/1/2022. https://t.co/m1Y9HbloOs

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LAST CALL! Have you registered yet? Registration closes TONIGHT.

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We are excited to announce Brown Bag Training #3: "Making an Effective PIA Request"

July 19 from 12:30pm until 2:00pm via Microsoft Teams

Learn more and register at: https://t.co/hKugSkymmt

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Have you registered yet?

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We are excited to announce Brown Bag Training #3: "Making an Effective PIA Request"

July 19 from 12:30pm until 2:00pm via Microsoft Teams

Learn more and register at: https://t.co/hKugSkymmt

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Getting to Know the FOIA Advisory Committee: Alex Howard https://t.co/KFQEdUN40Z

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We are excited to announce Brown Bag Training #3: "Making an Effective PIA Request"

July 19 from 12:30pm until 2:00pm via Microsoft Teams

Learn more and register at: https://t.co/hKugSkymmt

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The PIA Compliance Board's been incredibly busy since their jurisdiction expanded July 1, 2022. Check out their caseload and final decisions at https://t.co/zseNrIiMTU

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Mark your calendars!

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Happy #FOIAFriday! Save-the-Date for our Open Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at 10am ET. Registration will be available soon!