Communication with Apple Inc. regarding Digital Driver's License
| Submitted | May 23, 2023 |
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From: Jordan Lassiter
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
Freedom of Information Officer
New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE)
540 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207-2709
Subject: Freedom of Information Law Request - Communication with Apple Inc. regarding Digital Driver's License
Dear Freedom of Information Officer,
I am writing to submit a formal request under the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), requesting access to records held by the Joint Commission of Public Ethics. Specifically, I am seeking information related to any communication between the Commission and Apple Inc. regarding the development, implementation, or management of the Digital Driver's License system in New York.
In accordance with FOIL, I request access to the following information within the specified timeframe:
Any written correspondence, including letters, emails, memoranda, and faxes, exchanged between the Joint Commission of Public Ethics and Apple Inc. regarding the Digital Driver's License system between January 1, 2019, and the date of processing this FOIL request.
Any meeting minutes, agendas, or summaries of meetings, including phone or video conferences, held between representatives of the Joint Commission of Public Ethics and Apple Inc. regarding the Digital Driver's License system during the same period specified above.
Any contracts, agreements, or memoranda of understanding entered into between the Joint Commission of Public Ethics and Apple Inc. regarding the development, implementation, or management of the Digital Driver's License system.
Any reports, presentations, or studies prepared by Apple Inc. or shared with the Joint Commission of Public Ethics pertaining to the Digital Driver's License system.
Any policies, guidelines, or directives issued by the Joint Commission of Public Ethics in relation to the use of Apple Inc.'s technology or services for the Digital Driver's License system.
To support this request, I would like to cite the following court cases that establish the legal basis for the release of such information under the Freedom of Information Law:
Matter of Encore College Bookstores, Inc. v. Auxiliary Service Corp. of the State University of New York, 87 N.Y.2d 410 (1995) - This case emphasizes the importance of openness and transparency in government operations and affirms the public's right to access records under FOIL.
Matter of Markowitz v. Serio, 11 N.Y.3d 43 (2008) - This case establishes that records held by government agencies, including correspondence and communications, are generally subject to disclosure under FOIL, unless exempted by specific statutory provisions.
I would like to explicitly state that I request that you do not withhold or redact any responsive documents without valid legal grounds. If any redactions are made, I kindly request that you provide an index of the redacted material with specific citations to the applicable exemptions under FOIL.
Furthermore, I request that you take appropriate measures to ensure the preservation of all responsive records. Please refrain from deleting, destroying, or altering any documents that fall within the scope of this request.
Please note that this request covers both electronic and physical records, regardless of format, including but not limited to paper documents, emails, attachments, text messages, and audio or video recordings.
If access to the requested records is denied or only partially granted, please cite the specific legal exemptions or reasons for withholding the information.
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,
Jordan Lassiter
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 23, 2023. 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: Joint Commission on Public Ethics
Mr. Lassiter,
Regarding your February 16, 2024 FOIL request seeking, "Any written correspondence, including letters, emails, memoranda, and faxes, exchanged between the Joint Commission of Public Ethics and Apple Inc. regarding the Digital Driver's License system between January 1, 2019, and the date of processing this FOIL request.
Any meeting minutes, agendas, or summaries of meetings, including phone or video conferences, held between representatives of the Joint Commission of Public Ethics and Apple Inc. regarding the Digital Driver's License system during the same period specified above.
Any contracts, agreements, or memoranda of understanding entered into between the Joint Commission of Public Ethics and Apple Inc. regarding the development, implementation, or management of the Digital Driver's License system.
Any reports, presentations, or studies prepared by Apple Inc. or shared with the Joint Commission of Public Ethics pertaining to the Digital Driver's License system.
Any policies, guidelines, or directives issued by the Joint Commission of Public Ethics in relation to the use of Apple Inc.'s technology or services for the Digital Driver's License system.
To support this request, I would like to cite the following court cases that establish the legal basis for the release of such information under the Freedom of Information Law:
Matter of Encore College Bookstores, Inc. v. Auxiliary Service Corp. of the State University of New York, 87 N.Y.2d 410 (1995) - This case emphasizes the importance of openness and transparency in government operations and affirms the public's right to access records under FOIL.
Matter of Markowitz v. Serio, 11 N.Y.3d 43 (2008) - This case establishes that records held by government agencies, including correspondence and communications, are generally subject to disclosure under FOIL, unless exempted by specific statutory provisions."
These records are not possessed or maintained by the Commission.
You have 30 days to appeal this response. You may send your appeal to:
Appeals Officer
540 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
records@ethics.ny.gov<mailto:records@ethics.ny.gov>
Sincerely,
Records Access Officer
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