Agency predictive model documentation (Department of Public Health)
| Multi Request | Agency predictive model documentation |
| Submitted | Oct. 21, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Todd Feathers
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1) Executive summaries, algorithmic impact reports, predictive model reports, and/or model validation studies dating from Jan. 1, 2017 until the present for all predictive analytics tools and automated decision systems (ADS) used by the agency. This includes predictive models and ADSs built in-house as well as those built by vendors for the agency or those used by agency employees through third-party software.
2) All contracts and statements of work regarding the purchase and/or creation of tools identified in response to part one of this request.
2) A data dictionary/library for each predictive model and ADS identified in response to part one of this request. Please note: Data dictionaries list the names of data fields (i.e. column headers in a spreadsheet), they do not contain the actual data analyzed by models.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please don't hesitate to contact me for further clarification.
I ask that all fees be waived as I am a journalist and intend to use the requested records to publish articles in the public interest. In the event you choose to impose fees, I request a detailed breakdown of the fees, including the hourly wage of each employee involved and an explanation justifying the employee hours required to fulfill the request.
Should you choose to reject this request or redact portions of responsive documents, I ask that you provide a detailed breakdown of the statutory exemptions and associated case law underlying your decision to withhold each/any portions from public review.
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 4 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Todd Feathers
From: Department of Public Health
Acknowledgement from the Department of Public Health:
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October 25, 2021
Dear Mr. Feathers,
The Department of Public Health (the "Department") acknowledges receipt of your request under the Freedom of Information Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. ยง 1-200 et. seq. dated October 25, 2021, for the item(s) described below ("the request"):
1. Executive summaries, algorithmic impact reports, predictive model reports, and/or model validation studies dating from Jan. 1, 2017 until the present for all predictive analytics tools and automated decision systems (ADS) used by the agency. This includes predictive models and ADSs built in-house as well as those built by vendors for the agency or those used by agency employees through third-party software.
1. All contracts and statements of work regarding the purchase and/or creation of tools identified in response to part one of this request.
1. A data dictionary/library for each predictive model and ADS identified in response to part one of this request. Please note: Data dictionaries list the names of data fields (i.e. column headers in a spreadsheet), they do not contain the actual data analyzed by models.
Due to the current circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, we appreciate your patience in responding to your request.
Please do not hesitate to contact me via email or phone with additional questions.
Sincerely,
John Tyler Castellanete
John Tyler Castellanete
Interim Paralegal, FOI
Legal Office
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Dph.foi@ct.gov<mailto:Dph.foi@ct.gov> | 860-509-8167
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Connecticut Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 21, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Public Health
Hello Ms. Feathers,
The Department is still conducting their search for documents. Unfortunately at this time I am unable to give a time estimate as to when this search may be completed. I will be sure to let you know when there has been an update on the status of this request.
Sincerely,
John Tyler Castellanete
John Tyler Castellanete
Interim Paralegal, FOI
Legal Office
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Dph.foi@ct.gov<mailto:Dph.foi@ct.gov> | 860-509-8167
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Connecticut Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 21, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Public Health
December 7, 2021
Dear Mr. Feathers,
The Department of Public Health ("the Department") has reviewed its files for information relating to your request.
Based upon that file search, no files or information responsive to your request were identified.
This completes the Department's response to your request.
Please contact me via phone (860-509-8167) or email (dph.foi@ct.gov<mailto:dph.foi@ct.gov>) with any questions.
Respectfully,
John Tyler Castellanete
John Tyler Castellanete
Interim Paralegal, FOI
Legal Office
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Dph.foi@ct.gov<mailto:Dph.foi@ct.gov> | 860-509-8167
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From: Department of Public Health
Hello Mr. Feathers,
On December 7, 2021, the Department of Public Health issued a final response that our search produced no responsive documents. A pdf of that email is attached here.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
John Tyler Castellanete
John Tyler Castellanete
Interim Paralegal, FOI
Legal Office
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Dph.foi@ct.gov<mailto:Dph.foi@ct.gov> | 860-509-8167
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