Police Departments' Ransomware Policies (Cook County Sheriff)

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Dear AJ Vicens:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Your request was received in this office on 6/13/2021 and given the reference number R017176-061321 for tracking purposes.
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.

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RE: FOIA Request of June 13, 2021, Reference # R017176-061321

Dear AJ Vicens,

Thank you for contacting the Cook County Sheriff's Office ("CCSO") pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. (2012).

Your request mentioned:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

any materials that outline the department's policies on handling ransomware or digital extortion incidents directed at the department itself, or any component of the department.

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,

AJ Vicens

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Please be advised that the CCSO is extending its time for response pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3 as documents responsive to your request are still being generated. Please note that this correspondence does not serve to waive any exemptions available to this public body under FOIA. The CCSO will issue a response on or before 6/29.

Please contact us by replying to this email if you have any further concerns/questions related to this request.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Scannell
Deputy General Counsel
Cook County Sheriff's Office
FOIA Officer/Legal Department

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RE: FOIA Request of June 13, 2021, Reference # R017176-061321

Dear AJ Vicens,
At this time, your request has been denied. The documents requested will not be disclosed at this time pursuant to5 ILCS 140/7(1)(e) and (o) as disclosure would compromise the security of the CCSO and its information technology infrastructure.
Your request mentioned:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

any materials that outline the department's policies on handling ransomware or digital extortion incidents directed at the department itself, or any component of the department.

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,

AJ Vicens

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You have a right to have the denial portion of your request reviewed by the Public Access Counselor (PAC) at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General.[1] You can file your Request for Review with the PAC by writing to the Public Access Counselor- Office of the Attorney General, 500 South 2nd Street, Springfield, Illinois 62706.
You also have the right to seek judicial review of your denial by filing a lawsuit in the State circuit court. If you choose to file a Request for Review with the PAC, you must do so within 60 calendar days of the date of this denial letter. Please note that you must include a copy of your original FOIA request and this denial letter when filing a Request for Review with the PAC.
Please contact us by replying to this email if you have any further concerns/questions related to this request.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Scannell
Deputy General Counsel
Cook County Sheriff's Office
FOIA Officer/Legal Department