Emerald Onion's request about USG Tor usage 20200301 (Defense Threat Reduction Agency)
| Tracking # |
20-028 |
| Multi Request | Emerald Onion's request about USG Tor usage 20200301 |
| Submitted | March 1, 2020 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Christopher Sheats
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Copies of internal presentations, reports, studies, memorandum, or proposals created or received by Defense Threat Reduction Agency concerning software developed by The Tor Project, Inc., including but not limited to:
- Tor
- Tor Browser
- Tor bridges
- Tor onion sites (v2 or v3, sometimes called "darkweb" or "darknet" sites)
- Tor onion services (v2 or v3, sometimes called "hidden services")
- Tor bandwidth authorities or directory authorities
- Tor pluggable transports (obfs4, meek, ScrambleSuit, etc)
- Tor relays (also known as "routers" or "nodes", sometimes called "guard", "middle", or "exit" relays)
Please limit this request to documents from 2010-January-01 through the date the search for responsive records is conducted.
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,
Christopher Sheats
From: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Dear Mr. Sheats:
This notification email confirms that Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request on March 2, 2020 regarding copies of internal presentations, reports, studies, memorandum, or proposals created or received by Defense Threat Reduction Agency concerning software developed by The Tor Project, Inc. and has begun to process this request.
The estimated completion date is September 18, 2020. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 703-767-1792 or send an e-mail to dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Dear Christopher Sheats:
The attached letter is to acknowledge that the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) received your Freedom of Information March 2, 2020 regarding copies of internal presentations, reports, studies, memorandum, or proposals created or received by Defense Threat Reduction Agency concerning software developed by The Tor Project, Inc. Your request was perfected on March 2, 2020 and assigned FOIA case number 20-028.
Based on the information you provided you have been classified as a representative of the news media. As such, you are responsible for some duplication costs incurred while processing your request. You will not be charged for search or review costs; you also are entitled to up to 100 pages of photocopies (or an equivalent volume) for free.
The estimated completion date is September 18, 2020. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
We will make every effort to respond to your request in a timely matter; however, the processing of your request may exceed this dependent upon the volume of the responsive documents and the complexity of the processing.
If you have any questions regarding your request, please contact Jerlean Ross at 703-767-1792, or email dtrafoiaprivacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Good Afternoon,
We are actively working your FOIA request. Please see the below e-mail. The estimated completion date is September 18, 2020.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Good Afternoon Sir,
We are actively working this case. The estimated completion date (ECD) date for this request is November 30, 2020. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Please note that FOIA requests are processed on a first-come/first served basis, we currently have 103 FOIA requests ahead of this request. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 703-767-1792 or send an e-mail to dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
FOIA Analyst
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Good Morning,
We are still actively working this case. We are still on target for the estimated completion date (ECD) date for this request is November 30, 2020. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Please note that FOIA requests are processed on a first-come/first served basis, we currently have 103 FOIA requests ahead of this request. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 703-767-1792 or send an e-mail to dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
FOIA Analyst
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Good Morning,
We are actively working this case. The new estimated completion date (ECD) date for this request is December 31, 2020. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Please note that FOIA requests are processed on a first-come/first served basis, we currently have 101 FOIA requests ahead of this request. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 703-767-1792 or send an e-mail to dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
FOIA Analyst
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Dear Christopher Sheats
We are actively working this case. The new estimated completion date (ECD) date for this request is December 31, 2020. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Please note that FOIA requests are processed on a first-come/first served basis, we currently have 101 FOIA requests ahead of this request. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the Defense Threat Reduction Agency has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing the mission as effectively and efficiently as possible while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result you may experience a delay in receiving substantive response to your FOIA request. We hope to have it completed sooner.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 703-767-1792 or send an e-mail to dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
FOIA Analyst
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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 Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Good Afternoon,
We are actively working this case and need to adjust the estimated completion date (ECD) date for this request to 26, 2020. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Please note that FOIA requests are processed on a first-come/first served basis. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the Defense Threat Reduction Agency has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing the mission as effectively and efficiently as possible while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result you may experience a delay in receiving substantive response to your FOIA request. We hope to have it completed sooner.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 703-767-1792 or send an e-mail to dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
FOIA Analyst
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Good Morning,
We are actively working this case and need to adjust the estimated completion date (ECD) date for this request to February 26, 2020. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Please note that FOIA requests are processed on a first-come/first served basis. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the Defense Threat Reduction Agency has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing the mission as effectively and efficiently as possible while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result you may experience a delay in receiving substantive response to your FOIA request. We hope to have it completed sooner.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 703-767-1792 or send an e-mail to dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
FOIA Analyst
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Good Morning,
We are still actively working this case and are on target for the estimated completion date (ECD) date of February 26, 2020. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Please note that FOIA requests are processed on a first-come/first served basis. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the Defense Threat Reduction Agency has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing the mission as effectively and efficiently as possible while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result you may experience a delay in receiving substantive response to your FOIA request. We hope to have it completed sooner.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 703-767-1792 or send an e-mail to dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
FOIA Analyst
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Good Afternoon,
We are actively working this case and need to adjust the estimated completion date (ECD) date for this request to March 26, 2021. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Please note that FOIA requests are processed on a first-come/first served basis. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the Defense Threat Reduction Agency has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing the mission as effectively and efficiently as possible while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result you may experience a delay in receiving substantive response to your FOIA request. We hope to have it completed sooner.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 703-767-1792 or send an e-mail to dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
FOIA Analyst
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Good Morning,
We need to adjust the estimated completion date (ECD) date for this request to April 30, 2021. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Please note that FOIA requests are processed on a first-come/first served basis. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the Defense Threat Reduction Agency has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing the mission as effectively and efficiently as possible while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result you may experience a delay in receiving substantive response to your FOIA request. We hope to have it completed sooner.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 703-767-1792 or send an e-mail to dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
FOIA Analyst
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Good Morning,
We need to adjust the estimated completion date (ECD) date for this request to July 30, 2021. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Please note that FOIA requests are processed on a first-come/first served basis. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the Defense Threat Reduction Agency has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing the mission as effectively and efficiently as possible while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result you may experience a delay in receiving substantive response to your FOIA request. We hope to have it completed sooner.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 703-767-1792 or send an e-mail to dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
FOIA Analyst
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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 Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Good Morning,
We need to adjust the estimated completion date (ECD) date for this request to September 30, 2021. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Please note that FOIA requests are processed on a first-come/first served basis. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 703-767-1792 or send an e-mail to dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
FOIA Analyst
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Good Morning,
The estimated completion date (ECD) date for this request to September 30, 2021. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Please note that FOIA requests are processed on a first-come/first served basis. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 703-767-1792 or send an e-mail to dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
FOIA Analyst
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 1, 2020. 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: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
The estimated completion date (ECD) date for this request to September 30, 2021. We hope to have it completed sooner. ECDs are strictly estimates although we do our best to try and adhere to those dates. Thank you for your patience and if the date changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Please note that FOIA requests are processed on a first-come/first served basis. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 703-767-1792 or send an e-mail to dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Eugene McGirt
FOIA Analyst
(703) 767-1792
From: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Dear Christopher Sheats:
Attached is your final response to your Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) request received and perfected by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) on March 2, 2020 and assigned FOIA case number 20-028. You requested copies of internal presentations, reports, studies, memorandum, or proposals created or received by DTRA concerning software developed by The Tor Project, Inc between January 1, 2010 to present.
The DTRA FOIA Public Liaison may be contacted by phone at (703)767-1792 and email at dtrafoiaprivacy@mail.mil.
Sincerely,
Jerlean Ross
FOIA Analyst
(703) 767-1792
dtra.belvoir.J0.mbx.efoia-privacy@mail.mil
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