Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) Definition and Legal Meaning

On this page, you'll find the legal definition and meaning of Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), written in plain English, along with examples of how it is used.

What is Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)?

(n) Freedom of Information is the right of the citizen to get information about the governance, actions, decisions and past records which are not confidential and effecting the security of the nation, required by them from the authorities.