https://illinoisfoia.org/exemptions/7-5-y/ 2024-08-12T00:00:00Z https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-82350/ 2024-08-12T00:00:00Z

A citizen requested records from the Illinois Department on Aging concerning allegations of elder abuse or isolation. The Department refused to release the documents, stating they are confidential by law. The Attorney General's office agreed with the Department, concluding that the records are legally protected and cannot be released without specific authorization.

https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-72083/ 2022-06-30T00:00:00Z

The requester sought Department of Aging records concerning two named individuals without submitting the written authorization, evidence of guardianship or agency, and sworn statement of purpose that the department's rules require before releasing confidential adult-protective-services records. The PAC determined that because the requester did not provide the required documentation, the department's denial complied with the confidentiality provisions of the Adult Protective Services Act. The dep