Law Enforcement Agencies accessing statewide LexisNexis/West Accurint database
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| Tracking # |
24-58 |
| Submitted | March 8, 2024 |
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From: Paul Tepper
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
I am seeking any agreements, documents, reports, communications, lists, logs or datasets showing the names of the state and local law enforcement agencies that have bought or can use Accurint Databases through the statewide contract MPA 280, Legal Subscriptions, LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc., and West Publishing Corporation.
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 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Paul Tepper
From: Department of Administration
RI Department of Administration
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Your record request #24-58 has been submitted successfully.
Thank you for your submission. The Department of Administration ("Department") has received your Access to Public Records Act ("APRA") request. The Department will respond formally to your request on or before ten (10) business days from the receipt of your request in accordance with APRA and the Department's APRA regulations, available at https://rules.sos.ri.gov/Regulations/Part/220-50-05-1
Please note that requests received after business hours are considered received the following business day. Additionally, please note that for voluminous or time-consuming requests or for other good cause, the Department may extend the time to respond for an additional twenty (20) business days and/or may estimate and request prepayment of search and retrieval charges ($15 per hour with the first hour free) before proceeding with the request.
Thank you.
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From: Department of Administration
RI Department of Administration
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-58:
Dear Requestor:
The Rhode Island Department of Administration (“Department”) is responding to your public records request for:
I am seeking any agreements, documents, reports, communications, lists, logs or datasets showing the names of the state and local law enforcement agencies that have bought or can use Accurint Databases through the statewide contract MPA 280, Legal Subscriptions, LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc., and West Publishing Corporation.
Your request is governed by the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act (“APRA”) contained in R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-1 et seq. This response is solely on behalf of the Department and not any other agency or branch of government.
Because of the scope of your request, and the resources necessary to run a search. The Department requires additional time to search, retrieve and/or review records and determine whether they are exempt from disclosure pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-2(4). In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-3(e), the Department invokes an additional twenty (20) business day extension to respond. Without waving any exemptions under APRA, the Department will respond accordingly on or before the new deadline.
If you would like to appeal any portion of this response, you may do so in accordance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-8 to the Chief Administrative Officer at the Department (Department of Administration, One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor, Providence, Rhode Island 02908), to the Rhode Island Attorney General, or in the Superior Court through judicial action.
Thank you.
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From: Department of Administration
RI Department of Administration
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-58:
Dear Requestor:
The Rhode Island Department of Administration (“Department”) is responding to your public records request for:
I am seeking any agreements, documents, reports, communications, lists, logs or datasets showing the names of the state and local law enforcement agencies that have bought or can use Accurint Databases through the statewide contract MPA 280, Legal Subscriptions, LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc., and West Publishing Corporation.
Your request is governed by the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act (“APRA”) contained in R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-1 et seq. This response is solely on behalf of the Department and not any other agency or branch of government.
The Department has reached out to the Division of Purchases, who has reviewed searched and retrieved records that may be responsive to your request. The Department has determined that the records are not exempt from disclosure in accordance with the provisions of APRA. Therefore, the records are being provided to you in their entirety.
If you would like to appeal any portion of this response you may do so in accordance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-8 to the Chief Administrative Officer at the Department (Director, Department of Administration, One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor, Providence, Rhode Island 02908), to the Rhode Island Attorney General, or in the Superior Court through judicial action.
Thank you.
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From: Department of Administration
RI Department of Administration
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A document has been released for record request #24-58 along with the following message:
Please view attached.
Thank you
* MPA-280 Release Activity Report.xlsx
Document links are valid for one month.
After May 16, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: Department of Administration
Dear Requestor:
The Rhode Island Department of Administration ("Department") is responding to your public records request for:
I am seeking any agreements, documents, reports, communications, lists, logs or datasets showing the names of the state and local law enforcement agencies that have bought or can use Accurint Databases through the statewide contract MPA 280, Legal Subscriptions, LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc., and West Publishing Corporation.
Your request is governed by the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act ("APRA") contained in R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-1 et seq. This response is solely on behalf of the Department and not any other agency or branch of government.
The Department has reached out to the Division of Purchases, who has reviewed searched and retrieved records that may be responsive to your request. The Department has determined that the records are not exempt from disclosure in accordance with the provisions of APRA. Therefore, the records are being provided to you in their entirety.
The responsive record was released via the APRA portal for tracking purposes. In addition to that, we are sharing the same response and record with you via email.
Please let me know if you have trouble opening the report attached.
If you would like to appeal any portion of this response you may do so in accordance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-8 to the Chief Administrative Officer at the Department (Director, Department of Administration, One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor, Providence, Rhode Island 02908), to the Rhode Island Attorney General, or in the Superior Court through judicial action.
Thank you
Danisa Richardson ( Dee )
State of Rhode Island
Department of Administration
Division of Legal Services
One Capitol Hill, 4th floor
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Direct Dial: 401.222.6458
Facsimile: 401.222.8244
E-Mail: Danisa.Richardson@doa.ri.gov<mailto:Danisa.Richardson@doa.ri.gov>
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION - Attorney/Client Privilege And/Or Work Product. This e-mail and any attachments contain confidential and/or legally privileged information from the office of the State of Rhode Island, Department of Administration, Division of Legal Services. It is intended solely for the use of the named addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited and unauthorized. If you receive this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by e-mail or telephone, and permanently delete all copies of this e-mail and any attachments.
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MPA-280 Release Activity Report
From: Department of Administration
RI Department of Administration
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Record request #24-58 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
Dear Requestor:
Your request is governed by the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act (“APRA”) contained in R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-1 et seq.
The Department has responded to your request and provided records under a separate cover.
The Department now considers your request closed.
If you would like to appeal any portion of Department's response, you may do so in accordance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-8 to the Chief Administrative Officer at the Department (Director, Department of Administration, One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor, Providence, Rhode Island 02908), to the Rhode Island Attorney General, or in the Superior Court through judicial action.
Thank you.
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<em>Questions about your request?</em> Reply to this email or sign in to contact staff at RI Department of Administration.<br><em>Technical support:</em> See our <a href="https://www.nextrequest.civicplus.help/hc/en-us/categories/17720084172567-Requesters">help page</a>