Microsoft Corporation

To Whom It May Concern:

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

I seek to obtain copies of material in the possession of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - whether it be physical hard-copy, electronic format or another applicable format - of correspondence between it and Microsoft Corporation dated 1 January 1999 through 1 January 2014.

In particular I specifically seek copies of all correspondence, or other documents or material which denote or detail purchase of items, products, customer data access fee matrices or other applicable material by the Federal Bureau of Investigation from Microsoft Corporation.

One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-7329
United States

Microsoft Campus
Thames Valley Park
Reading, RG6 1WG
United Kingdom

I consider it useful if additional information or supplements be enclosed, as necessitated, to understand the context of the material provided, should it exist and be disclosed. I recognize that it is not a requirement nor is it obligated.

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,

Scott Ainslie

To Whom It May Concern:

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

I specifically seek copies of contractual documentation and associated correspondence between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Microsoft Corporation which depicts, describes or identifies purchase of products or services from Microsoft Corporation and associated documentation - whether it be physical hard-copy, electronic format or another applicable format - dated 1 January 2007 through 1 January 2014.

One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-7329
United States

Microsoft Campus
Thames Valley Park
Reading, RG6 1WG
United Kingdom

I consider it useful if additional information or supplements be enclosed, as necessitated, to understand the context of the material provided, should it exist and be disclosed. I recognize that it is not a requirement nor is it obligated.

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. I am a credentialed journalist recognized by The Association of Chief Police Officers of England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Police Scotland.

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,

Scott Ainslie

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.