FOIA Video Redaction: Blur Faces and License Plates Before Public Release

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests increasingly involve video: police bodycam footage, dashcam recordings, facility security cameras, and public transportation systems. While transparency laws promote public access, they do not eliminate privacy obligations. In fact, video disclosures create a recurring operational dilemma: how to release responsive footage without exposing bystanders, minors, vehicle owners, or sensitive […]

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