7(1)(dd)

FOIA

Certain Public Aid Code correspondence/appeals

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1 upheld (no violation found) · 0 rejected (violation found), out of 1 documents.

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How the Public Access Counselor has treated 7(1)(dd)

At a glance: 1 document(0 binding opinions, 1 determination letter). Most often cited alongside: 7(1)(a) (Confidential under other federal or State law) (1).

All 1 document citing 7(1)(dd)

Public aid assistance records
Determination letter · No violation
Illinois Department of Human Services
No violation found

Issues decided under 7(1)(dd)

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Drafting brief for an AI assistant

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TOPIC: 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(dd) - Certain Public Aid Code correspondence/appeals
SOURCE: Illinois Attorney General Public Access Bureau decisions compiled at https://illinoisfoia.org/exemptions/7-1-dd/
NOTE: Determination letters are not binding precedent; they show how the Bureau applies the law. Verify every decision against the source PDF before citing it.

NO VIOLATION (1):
- Section 7(1)(dd) exemption for Public Aid Code confidentiality
  Rule: Records concerning public aid applicants and recipients are exempt from disclosure when state law prohibits disclosure except for purposes directly connected with administering public aid.
  Decision: Public aid assistance records (non-binding determination letter, February 25, 2016) https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-38676/



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No violation (1)

Section 7(1)(dd) exemption for Public Aid Code confidentiality
Rule: Records concerning public aid applicants and recipients are exempt from disclosure when state law prohibits disclosure except for purposes directly connected with administering public aid.
No violation Public aid assistance records · February 25, 2016