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Information and Privacy Coordinator, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC 20505

Legal Framework

Governing LawFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Citation5 U.S.C. § 552
Response Deadline20 business days
Est. Response Time~120 business days
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DOD · ~60 day response
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