FinFisher (Chicago Police Department)
Tracking # |
PO55856 |
Submitted | Dec. 29, 2016 |
Est. Completion | None |
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From: Curtis Waltman
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 to 11), I hereby request the following records:
Documents on the following:
-Any contracts, purchase orders, or other financial documentation produced from the acquisition of FinFisher (also known as FinSpy) made by Lench IT solutions PLC
-Policies governing the use of FinFisher
-Any available documentation about when and how FinFisher is used
-Documentation about any oversight of the use of FinFisher
Background:
FinFisher is an electronic surveillance tool used to remotely monitor suspects phones. The following article by Citizen Lab lists the United States as operating FinFisher technology. https://citizenlab.org/2013/04/for-their-eyes-only-2/
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Curtis Waltman
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 29, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Mcnamara, Brian T.
Hi Curtis,
RE: FOIA PO55856
Please see attached letter.
We are working on your request.
Best,
Brian
Brian T. McNamara
Freedom of Information Act Officer
Chicago Police Department
Office of Legal Affairs, Unit 114
3510 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Il 60653
P: 312.745.5308
From: Mcnamara, Brian T.
Hi Curtis,
RE: FOIA PO55856
Please see attached response letter regarding your request.
We consider this request closed.
Best,
Brian
Brian T. McNamara
Freedom of Information Act Officer
Chicago Police Department
Office of Legal Affairs, Unit 114
3510 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Il 60653
P: 312.745.5308
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