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Excuses voor de verwarring, of, zoals we in Nederland zeggen: “ik was een beetje dom”

FOIA requests

Hello I am from the US and I have had an interest in this topic for the last the decade. Has anyone filed or requested FOIA about individuals, events, dates, reports, or communications? Agencies like the DEA, CIA, FBI etc. I have done this in the past and received a good chunk of the information I had requested. If I can help in anyway please let me know. I apologize for not speaking French or Dutch.

I have a copy and paste for FOIA requests. They main thing I'll need is important dates names and locations.

Here is an example:

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Records/Information Dissemination Section
170 Marcel Drive
Winchester, VA 22602-4843

Subject: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act Request

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to submit a request under both the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a, to obtain a complete record of all information the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) holds about me. I also request all communications about me that the FBI has sent or received, as well as any other information that the FBI has collected, received, or shared in relation to me.

To assist in locating the records pertaining to me, please find the following details:

1. Full Name: [Your Full Name]

2. Date of Birth: [Your Date of Birth]

3. Social Security Number (optional): [Your SSN, if applicable]

In accordance with the FOIA and Privacy Act, I request that you provide me with the following information:

1. Any and all records, documents, or files that contain personal information pertaining to me, including but not limited to:

• Investigation files

• Reports

• Correspondence

• Memoranda

• Electronic communications (emails, text messages, etc.)

• Surveillances

• Interviews

• Statements

• Transcripts

• Audio/visual recordings

• Photographs or images

2. Any records of communications sent or received by the FBI that mention or relate to me, including but not limited to:

• Internal FBI communications

• Communications with other law enforcement agencies

• Communications with intelligence agencies

• Communications with third parties

3. Any information, reports, or data collected, received, or shared by the FBI in relation to me, including but not limited to:

• Background checks

• Criminal history records

• Surveillance records

• Intelligence reports

• Analytical reports

• Financial records

• Travel records

• Employment records

• Education records

4. Any information shared with or received from any other government agencies or third parties in relation to me.

I understand that certain information may be exempt from disclosure under the FOIA and Privacy Act, such as classified information, ongoing investigations, and information that would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. However, I request that you provide me with as much information as possible, and if any exemptions are claimed, please provide a specific justification for each exemption.

If there are any fees associated with processing this request, please inform me in advance of any costs exceeding $50. I request that you provide a detailed breakdown of any applicable fees prior to proceeding with the request.

I prefer to receive the requested information in an electronic format, such as PDF files or other commonly used digital formats. If it is not possible to provide the information electronically, please inform me of the available alternatives.

Please confirm receipt of this request in writing and provide an estimated timeline for the completion of the request as required by law.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving the requested information within the statutory time frame.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]