Dual EC_DRBG

Watson Ladd filed this request with the National Security Agency of the United States of America.
Tracking #

76434

76434A

Est. Completion None
Status
Fix Required

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From: Watson Ladd

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

All documents relating to the design and standardization of the Dual EC DRBG by NIST and the NSA.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,

Watson Ladd

From: National Security Agency

An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: Watson Ladd

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: foiarsc, foiarsc

Hello Mr. Ladd,

This email responds to the automated status check(s) regarding your FOIA Case 76434. As you may be aware, we continue to experience delays in processing. Currently, our internal organizations are conducting a search for responsive material. Once the search is complete (and if material is located), we will determine the amount and complexity of the gathered information and provide additional updates. In many cases the material will require detailed review or collaboration (external or internal), thus it will be placed on our backlog queue pending assignment to a reviewer.

We appreciate your patience,
Regards,
Cindy Blacker
Chief - Initial Processing, NSA/CSS FOIA
(301)688-6527

Regards,
Cindy Blacker
Chief - Initial Processing, NSA/CSS FOIA
(301)688-6527

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #76434.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: foiarsc, foiarsc

Dear Mr. Ladd

This responds to your recent request for a status update for case 76434. Your case is in one of our initial processing queues pending the completion of document search. Due to the significant increase in FOIA requests, it is often difficult estimate the processing timeline. Estimating an actual completion date for your case is also difficult, as it is entirely dependent on whether or not document are located, how many documents are found, and the complexity of any document located. The average completion date for those cases is 4-5 years. Please be advised that this estimate is subject to change.

Thank you for your patience,

Cindy B
NSA/CSS FOIA Requester Service Center
(301)688-6527

From: National Security Agency

An interim response, stating the request is being processed.

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 Watson Ladd,

This further responds to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request you submitted dated 4 February 2014 regarding all documents related to the design and standardization of the Dual EC DRBG by NIST and NSA. During a recent files audit, we discovered that this case is still pending processing from our initial backlog. Before we continue processing your request, we want to establish your continued interest.

Please advise this office within 30 days of the date of this letter of your continued interest. You may advise us by facsimile at 443-479-3612, in writing to National Security Agency, ATTN: FOIA Division (P132), 9800 Savage Road STE 6932, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6932, or via email at FOIARSC@nsa.gov. In any instance, please reference the Case Number 76434. If no response is received by the end of the 30 days, we will assume that you are no longer interested in pursuing the request, and we will administratively close your case with no further processing.

FOIA/Document Analysis and Review Team
Business: 301-688-6527
NSA_FOIA_DART@nsa.gov

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