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NSA releases as much information as possible, consistent with the need to protect classified or sensitive information under the exemption provisions of applicable federal laws.
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Privacy Act

To request Privacy Act records, please submit your request by following our step-by-step process.
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Frequently Requested Information

NSA receives thousands of requests for information each year, many of which are duplicative. For your convenience, a listing of frequent FOIA requests and their general disposition are available.
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Declassification & Transparency Initiatives

NSA reviews records and makes them publicly available. In accordance with the federal Open Government directive, we also identify and release subjects and records for which there is a general public interest.
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