Freedom of Information Act – Health.mil

Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine exemptions which protect interests such as personal privacy, national security, and law enforcement.

To help you determine if filing a FOIA request is the best option for you, visit http://www.FOIA.gov.

The Defense Health Agency Freedom of Information Service Center has principal authority to ensure DHA and its components are in full compliance with the FOIA. Under FOIA, Federal agencies and components are required to make records available to the public unless one of nine (9) specific exemptions authorizes their withholding. Only Federal Executive Branch agencies and components must comply with FOIA. FOIA does not extend to records held by Congress, the courts, or by state or local government agencies, as each state has its own public access laws that should be consulted for access to state and local records.

The best method to submit a FOIA Request to DHA is online via the National FOIA Portal at http://www.FOIA.gov. Click Start Request, then type Defense Health Agency into the search box.

DHA Freedom of Information Service Center 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101 Falls Church, Virginia 22042-5101 Phone: 1-703-275-6017 Fax: 1-703-275-6386 Send an E-mail Message

If you are concerned about service received from the DHA FOIA Service Center, please contact the FOIA Public Liaison at:

ATTN: DHA FOIA Public Liaison Defense Health Agency 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101 Falls Church, VA 22042-5101 Phone: 1-703-275-6017 Email: DHA.FOIA@health.mil

Policy Office

Fact Sheet

Not all records are required to be released under the FOIA. Congress established nine exemptions from disclosure for certain categories of information to protect against certain harms, such as an invasion of personal privacy, or harm to law enforcement investigations. The FOIA authorizes agencies to withhold information when they reasonably foresee ...

Policy

This document is the Department of Defenses Interim Final Rule as published in the Federal Register.

Policy

This Directive reissues DoD Directive 5400.07, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program, January 2, 2008 (hereby cancelled) to update policies and responsibilities for implementing the DoD FOIA Program in accordance with Section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the FOIA).

Policy

Public Law #114-185 -- https://www.justice.gov/oip/oip-summary-foia-improvement-act-2016

Policy

The purpose of this section of the E-Government Act of 2002 is to ensure sufficient protections for the privacy of personal information as agencies implement citizen-centered electronic government.

The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense of non-U.S. Government sites or the information, products, or services contained therein. Although the Defense Health Agency may or may not use these sites as additional distribution channels for Department of Defense information, it does not exercise editorial control over all of the information that you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this website.

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Last Updated: October 24, 2023

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