Bureau 121 (National Security Agency)
| Tracking # |
106989A |
| Multi Request | Bureau 121 |
| Submitted | May 14, 2019 |
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From: Emma North-Best
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Records, emails, memos and reports relating to or mentioning Bureau 121, a North Korean cyberwarfare agency, which is part of the Reconnaissance General Bureau of North Korea's military.
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 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Emma Best
From: National Security Agency
Emma Best (DEPT MR 73095),
We are in receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of 15 May 2019 for, "Records, emails, memos and reports relating to or mentioning Bureau 121, a North Korean cyberwarfare agency, which is part of the Reconnaissance General Bureau of North Korea's military. " Your request has been assigned case number 106989.
The topic of your request is overly broad, unreasonably burdensome, and not specific enough to allow a reasonable search. The FOIA allows the public to request access to federal agency records, except to the extent that such records are protected from disclosure by one of nine exemptions. It does not compel government agencies to answer substantive questions. We are uncertain of the type of records you seek. Department of Defense (DoD) Regulation 5400.7-R states that the requester must provide a description of the desired record so that the Government is able to locate the records with a reasonable amount of effort. We ask that you provide a specific date range for the type of records you seek.
In accordance with DoD regulation, processing of your request is being held in abeyance pending a response from you, within 30 days of the date of this email, clarifying your request. If we do not hear from you within that time, we will assume that you are no longer interested in pursuing this request, and we will administratively close your case with no further processing.
Correspondence related to your request should include the case number assigned to your request, which is included in the first paragraph of this email. Your correspondence should be addressed to the National Security Agency, ATTN: FOIA Office (P132), 9800 Savage Road STE 6932, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6932, or via email at foia_case_officer@nsa.gov and fax at 301-688-6527.
Thank you,
FOIA Customer Representative
From: National Security Agency
Emma Best (DEPT MR 73095),
We are in receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of 15 May 2019 for, "Records, emails, memos and reports relating to or mentioning Bureau 121, a North Korean cyberwarfare agency, which is part of the Reconnaissance General Bureau of North Korea's military. " Your request has been assigned case number 106989.
The topic of your request is overly broad, unreasonably burdensome, and not specific enough to allow a reasonable search. The FOIA allows the public to request access to federal agency records, except to the extent that such records are protected from disclosure by one of nine exemptions. It does not compel government agencies to answer substantive questions. We are uncertain of the type of records you seek. Department of Defense (DoD) Regulation 5400.7-R states that the requester must provide a description of the desired record so that the Government is able to locate the records with a reasonable amount of effort. We ask that you provide a specific date range for the type of records you seek.
In accordance with DoD regulation, processing of your request is being held in abeyance pending a response from you, within 30 days of the date of this email, clarifying your request. If we do not hear from you within that time, we will assume that you are no longer interested in pursuing this request, and we will administratively close your case with no further processing.
Correspondence related to your request should include the case number assigned to your request, which is included in the first paragraph of this email. Your correspondence should be addressed to the National Security Agency, ATTN: FOIA Office (P132), 9800 Savage Road STE 6932, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6932, or via email at foia_case_officer@nsa.gov and fax at 301-688-6527.
Thank you,
FOIA Customer Representative
From: Emma North-Best
The request is not overly broad, as upheld by caselaw, see SHAPIRO V. CIA, NO. 14-00019.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following request, copied below. 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: National Security Agency
Dear Emma Best:
Attached is your completed FOIA request. NSA considers your request to be satisfied and, accordingly, your request is being closed at this time.
Please follow the instructions provided to you within the letter if you wish to contact us. Please do not respond to this email.
NSA Freedom of Information Division
(301) 688-6527
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