New York State Office of Information Technology Services Regarding the Digital Driver's License System and Data Privacy Measures
| Tracking # |
FOIL-2023-858-00182 |
| Submitted | June 1, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | Feb. 16, 2024 |
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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:
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 146407
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Date: May 31, 2023
New York State Office of Information Technology Services
Empire State Plaza, P.O. Box 2062
Albany, NY 12220
Attn: FOIA Officer
Subject: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request – Communications Between New York State Office of Information Technology Services and Apple Inc. Regarding the Digital Driver's License System in New York
Dear FOIA Officer,
Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, I hereby request access to and copies of all records held by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services pertaining to any communication between the office and Apple Inc. regarding the development, implementation, or management of the Digital Driver's License system in New York, including data privacy measures.
For the purpose of this request, the records I seek include, but are not limited to:
- Any written correspondence, including letters, emails, memoranda, and faxes, exchanged between the New York State Office of Information Technology Services and Apple Inc. regarding the Digital Driver's License system between January 1, 2019, and the date of processing this Open Records Act request.
- Any meeting minutes, agendas, or summaries of meetings, including phone or video conferences, held between representatives of the New York State Office of Information Technology Services 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 New York State Office of Information Technology Services 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 New York State Office of Information Technology Services pertaining to the Digital Driver's License system.
- Any policies, guidelines, or directives issued by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services in relation to the use of Apple Inc.'s technology or services for the Digital Driver's License system.
- Any documents or communications that detail the measures or strategies put in place by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services, in partnership with Apple Inc. to ensure the privacy of personal data in the Digital Driver's License system.
Should any portion of the requested records be deemed exempt from disclosure, I request the release of any reasonably segregable non-exempt portions in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(b). If an entire document is exempt, I request a justification, citing specific FOIA exemptions, and provision of an exemption log as per Vaughn v. Rosen, 484 F.2d 820 (D.C. Cir. 1973).
Please note your obligation under the law not to destroy any records potentially responsive to this request. Any withholding, redaction, or destruction of responsive records without proper justification constitutes a violation of the FOIA and is subject to litigation, as confirmed in Kissinger v. Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, 445 U.S. 136, 150 (1980).
Enclosed is a letter requesting a fee waiver for the processing of this request. As an independent investigative journalist associated with TransparencyReport.pw, I believe that the information I seek is in the public interest and its disclosure contributes significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the government.
If the enclosed waiver is not accepted and there are any potential charges in excess of $200 associated with fulfilling my request, please inform me in advance.
As stipulated by the FOIA, I look forward to your response within twenty business days (5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i)).
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Jordan Lassiter
Independent Investigative Journalist
TransparencyReport.pw
Email: Jordan@Lassiter.eu
Phone: 1-845-748-0329
Enclosure: Fee Waiver Request Letter
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: Office of Technology and Innovation
Your request FOIL-2023-858-00182 has been successfully submitted to the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI).
The details of your request are shown below.
Request Title: New York State Office of Information Technology Services Regarding the Digital Driver's
Request Description: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 146407
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Date: May 31, 2023
New York State Office of Information Technology Services
Empire State Plaza, P.O. Box 2062
Albany, NY 12220
Attn: FOIA Officer
Subject: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request – Communications Between New York State Office of Information Technology Services and Apple Inc. Regarding the Digital Driver's License System in New York
Dear FOIA Officer,
Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, I hereby request access to and copies of all records held by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services pertaining to any communication between the office and Apple Inc. regarding the development, implementation, or management of the Digital Driver's License system in New York, including data privacy measures.
For the purpose of this request, the records I seek include, but are not limited to:
- Any written correspondence, including letters, emails, memoranda, and faxes, exchanged between the New York State Office of Information Technology Services and Apple Inc. regarding the Digital Driver's License system between January 1, 2019, and the date of processing this Open Records Act request.
- Any meeting minutes, agendas, or summaries of meetings, including phone or video conferences, held between representatives of the New York State Office of Information Technology Services 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 New York State Office of Information Technology Services 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 New York State Office of Information Technology Services pertaining to the Digital Driver's License system.
- Any policies, guidelines, or directives issued by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services in relation to the use of Apple Inc.'s technology or services for the Digital Driver's License system.
- Any documents or communications that detail the measures or strategies put in place by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services, in partnership with Apple Inc. to ensure the privacy of personal data in the Digital Driver's License system.
Should any portion of the requested records be deemed exempt from disclosure, I request the release of any reasonably segregable non-exempt portions in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(b). If an entire document is exempt, I request a justification, citing specific FOIA exemptions, and provision of an exemption log as per Vaughn v. Rosen, 484 F.2d 820 (D.C. Cir. 1973).
Please note your obligation under the law not to destroy any records potentially responsive to this request. Any withholding, redaction, or destruction of responsive records without proper justification constitutes a violation of the FOIA and is subject to litigation, as confirmed in Kissinger v. Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, 445 U.S. 136, 150 (1980).
Enclosed is a letter requesting a fee waiver for the processing of this request. As an independent investigative journalist associated with TransparencyReport.pw, I believe that the information I seek is in the public interest and its disclosure contributes significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the government.
If the enclosed waiver is not accepted and there are any potential charges in excess of $200 associated with fulfilling my request, please inform me in advance.
As stipulated by the FOIA, I look forward to your response within twenty business days (5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i)).
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Jordan Lassiter
Independent Investigative Journalist
TransparencyReport.pw
Email: Jordan@Lassiter.eu
Phone: 1-845-748-0329
Enclosure: Fee Waiver Request Letter
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
Attached File: Fee_Waiver_Letter_copy_1.pdf: Fee_Waiver_Letter_copy_1.pdf (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/response/2888886)
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From: Office of Technology and Innovation
The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) has acknowledged your FOIL request FOIL-2023-858-00182. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-858-00182) You can expect a response on or about Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Please visit FOIL-2023-858-00182 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-858-00182)
From: Office of Technology and Innovation
The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) has extended the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-858-00182 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-858-00182) You can expect a response on or about Tuesday, August 22, 2023.
Additional Information:
The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) is continuing to research and review your request and requires an additional thirty business days to complete the work of this request.
Please visit FOIL-2023-858-00182 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-858-00182)
From: Office of Technology and Innovation
The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) has extended the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-858-00182 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-858-00182) You can expect a response on or about Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Additional Information:
The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) is continuing to research and review your request and requires an additional thirty business days to complete the work of this request.
Please visit FOIL-2023-858-00182 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-858-00182)
From: Office of Technology and Innovation
The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) has extended the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-858-00182 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-858-00182) You can expect a response on or about Monday, November 20, 2023.
Additional Information:
The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) is continuing to research and review your request and requires an additional thirty business days to complete the work of this request.
Please visit FOIL-2023-858-00182 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-858-00182)
From: Office of Technology and Innovation
The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) has extended the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-858-00182 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-858-00182) You can expect a response on or about Thursday, January 4, 2024.
Additional Information:
The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) is continuing to research and review your request and requires an additional thirty business days to complete the work of this request.
Please visit FOIL-2023-858-00182 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-858-00182)
From: Office of Technology and Innovation
The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) has extended the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-858-00182 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-858-00182) You can expect a response on or about Friday, February 16, 2024.
Additional Information:
The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) is continuing to research and review your request and requires an additional thirty business days to complete the work of this request.
Please visit FOIL-2023-858-00182 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-858-00182)
From: Office of Technology and Innovation
The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) has closed your FOIL request FOIL-2023-858-00182 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-858-00182)
Your request under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) is being closed because the record is not a city record.
You may appeal the decision to deny access to material that was redacted in part or withheld in entirety by contacting the agency's FOIL Appeals Officer: foilappeal@oti.nyc.gov within 30 days. (mailto:foilappeal@oti.nyc.gov?subject=FOIL-2023-858-00182%20-%20Appeal)
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