Illinois FOIA & OMA Reference: 7(1)(dd)https://illinoisfoia.org/exemptions/7-1-dd/2016-02-25T00:00:00ZIllinois Department of Human Services properly denied records under 7(1)(a) and 7(1)(dd)https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-38676/2016-02-25T00:00:00ZA citizen requested their own public aid records from the Illinois Department of Human Services to verify that proper procedures were followed. The Department denied the request, citing laws that protect the confidentiality of public aid recipients. The Attorney General's office agreed with the Department, concluding that the law prohibits the release of these records for the requester's stated purpose.