Freedom Of Information Request

Summary

Under the tennessee public records act, you can request public records, including unredacted documents, unless specific exemptions apply. If you believe you are personally mentioned, you can use that as a basis for requesting the unredacted version. Ensure your request is clear and specify the need for the unredacted document. Consult with the universitys public records custodian for further guidance.

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i want the unredacted version since I may be mentioned by name or it may be easily determined that who is being discussed is me. Can I use that as a basis for asking for the unredacted version
You can certainly mention that you are seeking the unredacted version because you believe you are personally mentioned or can be easily identified in the document. Here's how you can modify your request to include that rationale:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Public Records Custodian's Name]
[University Name]
[Department Name]
[University Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Public Records Custodian's Name],
Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, Tenn. Code Ann. ยง *-*-*, I am writing to request an unredacted copy of the academic program review document for [Department Name]. I am specifically requesting the unredacted version as I believe I am personally mentioned or can be easily identified in the document.
Please provide the requested document in electronic format, if available. If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me before processing this request.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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