Case Law Citations from 2020 Annual Training

19 November 2020

During yesterday’s Annual Training on Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act conducted by the Office of Open Records, Chief Counsel Charles Brown discussed recent court cases of note. Here are the citations to the cases he discussed: Easton Area Sch. Dist. v. Miller, 232 A.3d 716 (Pa. 2020) ACLU of Pa. v. Pa. State Police, … Continue reading Case Law Citations from 2020 Annual Training

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Survey Results: COVID-19’s Impact on RTKL & Sunshine Act

19 November 2020

The Office of Open Records recently conducted two surveys about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the administration of Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law (open records law) and Sunshine Act (open meetings law). Some of the highlights were discussed yesterday at the OOR’s 2020 Annual Training, and here are the complete results: Results from the COVID-19 … Continue reading Survey Results: COVID-19’s Impact on RTKL & Sunshine Act

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OOR 2020 Annual Training – Complete Video

19 November 2020

The Office of Open Records held its 2020 annual training yesterday via Zoom. Most years, our Annual Training only includes voices from the OOR. This year, the training focused on the impact of COVID-19 on the administration of Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act and we were joined by several extremely smart and knowledgeable people … Continue reading OOR 2020 Annual Training – Complete Video

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Presentation from Today’s OOR Annual Training

18 November 2020

Earlier this afternoon, the Office of Open Records hosted its Annual Training on the RTKL and the Sunshine Act. The PowerPoint presentation used during that session is available here: OOR Annual Training – Nov. 18, 2020 (PPTX) OOR Annual Training – Nov. 18, 2020 (PPTX) We plan to provide the entire session on the OOR’s … Continue reading Presentation from Today’s OOR Annual Training

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OOR Annual Training: Today at 1:30 p.m.

18 November 2020

The Office of Open Records is hosting its Annual Training today (Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020) at 1:30 p.m. This year’s session will focus on how the pandemic has affected the Right-to-Know Law and the Sunshine Act. Scheduled panelists include: Erik Arneson, OOR Executive Director Charles Rees Brown, Esq., OOR Chief Counsel Nathanael Byerly, Esq., OOR … Continue reading OOR Annual Training: Today at 1:30 p.m.

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OOR Conducting Surveys About the COVID-19 Pandemic

10 November 2020

The Office of Open Records is conducting two surveys about the administration of the Right-to-Know Law and the Sunshine Act during the COVID-19 pandemic. We would love to have your input. If you are an Agency Open Records Officer (AORO), please complete this 34-question survey. If you are a requester (e.g., member of the public, … Continue reading OOR Conducting Surveys About the COVID-19 Pandemic

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OOR 2020 Annual Training: Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m.

10 November 2020

The Office of Open Records is hosting its Annual Training on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. This year’s session will focus on how the pandemic has affected the Right-to-Know Law and the Sunshine Act. It’s scheduled to include representatives of the OOR, state agencies, local agencies, and the media. There will be plenty of … Continue reading OOR 2020 Annual Training: Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m.

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OOR Reviewing RTKL Fee Schedule, Seeking Input

27 October 2020

Section 1307 of the Right-To-Know Law requires the Office of Open Records to establish a RTKL Fee Schedule for Commonwealth agencies and local agencies. Section 1310 of the RTKL requires the OOR to review that fee schedule every other year. The OOR last updated the fee schedule in October 2018. Today, our biannual review of … Continue reading OOR Reviewing RTKL Fee Schedule, Seeking Input

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RTKL Webinar for Requesters

26 August 2020

This morning, I hosted a webinar about the Right-to-Know Law designed for requesters, including members of the media and anyone interested in accessing government records in Pennsylvania. Thank you to everyone who participated! Here’s the PowerPoint presentation I used: The Right-to-Know Law for Requesters The OOR regularly hosts webinars and in-person training sessions about various … Continue reading RTKL Webinar for Requesters

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Act 77 of 2020: Guidelines Published by the Office of Open Records

31 July 2020

NOTE: These guidelines are also available as a PDF. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged public agencies across Pennsylvania to find a way to continue providing access to public records and public meetings during a time when many offices were physically closed and social distancing requirements prevented large gatherings. Among the many lessons learned are … Continue reading Act 77 of 2020: Guidelines Published by the Office of Open Records

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