FinFisher (Drug Enforcement Administration)
Tracking # |
17-00213-F |
Submitted | Dec. 29, 2016 |
Est. Completion | None |
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From: Curtis Waltman
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
Documents on the following:
-Any contracts, purchase orders, or other financial documentation produced from the acquisition of FinFisher (also known as FinSpy) made by Lench IT solutions PLC
-Policies governing the use of FinFisher
-Any available documentation about when and how FinFisher is used
-Documentation about any oversight of the use of FinFisher
Background:
FinFisher is an electronic surveillance tool used to remotely monitor suspects phones. The following article by Citizen Lab lists the United States as operating FinFisher technology. https://citizenlab.org/2013/04/for-their-eyes-only-2/
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,
Curtis Waltman
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
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 Dec. 29, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #17-00213-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Dec. 29, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #17-00213-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
A no responsive documents response.
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 Dec. 29, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #17-00213-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: DEA.FOIA
Hello Mr. Waltman,
I am emailing you regarding your email below, requesting a status on FOIA request 17-00213-F. Please be advised that FOIA request number 17-00213-F is now closed and a final determination letter was mailed on March 21, 2017, to:
Curtis Waltman
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As a courtesy, please find attached a copy of our determination letter for FOIA case 17-00213-F. If you have any further questions or concerns please feel to contact our Customer Service Hotline at 202-307-7596.
Respectfully yours,
Deshelia Wallace
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Unit (SARF)
(Desk) 202-307-4264; (fax) 202-307-8556
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