EPIC, Coalition Urge Congress to Reject Defense Department’s Attempt to Withhold Information from FOIA
Summary
EPIC and a coalition of transparency and press freedom groups are urging Congress to reject a Department of Defense proposal. This proposal seeks to exempt controlled unclassified information (CUI) from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
IFF Assessment
FOE
This is bad news for defenders as it limits transparency and potential oversight regarding information that could have security implications.
Defender Context
Efforts to restrict access to information, even if seemingly unrelated to specific cyber threats, can hinder transparency and oversight crucial for identifying potential vulnerabilities or the scope of past incidents. Defenders should be aware of policy changes that could impact information sharing and incident response.