EOUSA -- Source Code

Joseph Cox filed this request with the Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys of the United States of America.
Tracking #

EOUSA-2018-002615, 18-139

EOUSA-2018-002615
Submitted Aug. 5, 2016
Est. Completion None
Status
No Responsive Documents

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From: Joseph Cox

Subject: Freedom of Information Request: EOUSA -- Source Code

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To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act.

### Background ###

The US government has compelled technology companies to hand over the source code of their products in civil and other cases: http://www.zdnet.com/article/us-government-pushed-tech-firms-to-hand-over-source-code/

### Request ###

I hereby request the following records:

1) The number of times that the DOJ has sought a company's source code for any products.

2) All applications submitted to state or federal courts for orders asking for a company to provide source code, as well as any affidavits or other documents filed in support thereof, warrants or orders, denials of warrant or orders, and returns of warrants associated with those applications. If any responsive records are sealed, please provide a record containing the date and docket number for each sealed document.

3) Records reflecting the docket numbers, or, if unavailable, other identifying information, of all cases in which the DOJ asked a company to provide product source code.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.

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,

Joseph Cox

From: Muckrock Staff

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Request: EOUSA -- Source Code

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To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act.

### Background ###

The US government has compelled technology companies to hand over the source code of their products in civil and other cases: http://www.zdnet.com/article/us-government-pushed-tech-firms-to-hand-over-source-code/

### Request ###

I hereby request the following records:

1) The number of times that the DOJ has sought a company's source code for any products.

2) All applications submitted to state or federal courts for orders asking for a company to provide source code, as well as any affidavits or other documents filed in support thereof, warrants or orders, denials of warrant or orders, and returns of warrants associated with those applications. If any responsive records are sealed, please provide a record containing the date and docket number for each sealed document.

3) Records reflecting the docket numbers, or, if unavailable, other identifying information, of all cases in which the DOJ asked a company to provide product source code.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.

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,

Joseph Cox

From: Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys

Subject: FOIA Request EOUSA-2018-002615 Submitted

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This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.regulations.gov:443/foia/action/public/view/request?objectId=090004d2818471ac)
* Tracking Number: EOUSA-2018-002615
* Requester Name: Joseph Cox
* Date Submitted: 03/08/2018
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: To Whom It May Concern: This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. ### Background ### The US government has compelled technology companies to hand over the source code of their products in civil and other cases: http://www.zdnet.com/article/us-government-pushed-tech-firms-to-hand-over-source-code/ ### Request ### I hereby request the following records: 1) The number of times that the DOJ has sought a company's source code for any products. 2) All applications submitted to state or federal courts for orders asking for a company to provide source code, as well as any affidavits or other documents filed in support thereof, warrants or orders, denials of warrant or orders, and returns of warrants associated with those applications. If any responsive records are sealed, please provide a record containing the date and docket number for each sealed document. 3) Records reflecting the docket numbers, or, if unavailable, other identifying information, of all cases in which the DOJ asked a company to provide product source code. The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering. 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.

From: Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys

Subject: EOUSA-2018-002615 - 042A Misdirected Request to Another Component

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The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) has received your Freedom of Information Act and/or Privacy Act request.  The EOUSA is the official record keeper for all records located in this office and the various United States Attorney’s offices.
You requested information which is not information maintained by the EOUSA or by the individual United States Attorney’s Offices, but is maintained by the National Security Division (NSD) of the Department of Justice.  We have sent your request to the following Department of Justice Component.   Please contact them directly at the following address:
Arnetta Mallory, FOIA Initiatives Coordinator
Room 6150, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20530-0001


Other contact information:

FOIA Requester Service Center

202-233-0754

Patricia Matthews, FOIA Public Liaison
202-233-0756

This is a final action on this above-numbered request. If you are not satisfied with my response to this request, you may administratively appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIAonline portal by creating an account on the following web site: https://foiaonline.regulations.gov/foia/action/public/home.  Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days of the date of my response to your request. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked “Freedom of Information Act Appeal.” (https://foiaonline.regulations.gov/foia/action/public/home)
You may contact our FOIA Public Liaison at the telephone number listed above for any further assistance and to discuss any aspect of your request. Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001; e-mail at ogis@nara.gov; telephone at 202-741-5770 (mailto:ogis@nara.gov) ; toll free at 1-877-684-6448 ; or facsimile at 202-741-5769
Form No. 042A - 12/15

  • EOUSA-2018-002615 - 042A Misdirected Request to Another Component

From: Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys

Subject: None

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