This federal law ensures the public has access to government records, and spells out steps and procedures for providing information.

• A. Privacy Act
• B. Sunshine Act
• C. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
• D. Federal Records Act

Answer: (C)

The Freedom of Information Act focuses on access to government records and the steps for obtaining information. It allows the public to request records from federal agencies and requires those agencies to respond within a defined period, typically after considering applicable exemptions such as national security, personal privacy, or law enforcement interests. This law establishes the process for making requests, handling fees, and providing records, making transparency the central goal.

Other laws cover different aspects: the Privacy Act protects personal information about individuals and governs how agencies collect, store, and disclose it; the Sunshine Act concerns open meetings of agencies rather than access to records; and the Federal Records Act governs how agencies create, maintain, and preserve records, including retention and disposition.