{
 "topic": "FOIA section 7(1)(dd) - Certain Public Aid Code correspondence/appeals",
 "statute": "5 ILCS 140/7(1)(dd)",
 "family": "FOIA exemptions (section 7)",
 "page": "https://illinoisfoia.org/issues/foia-7-1-dd/",
 "note": "Determination letters are non-binding. Verify against the source PDF before citing.",
 "counts": {
  "violation_found": 0,
  "no_violation": 1,
  "no_determination": 0,
  "other": 0
 },
 "challenge_notes": null,
 "issues": [
  {
   "issue": "Section 7(1)(dd) exemption for Public Aid Code confidentiality",
   "outcome": "no_violation",
   "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": {
    "title": "Public aid assistance records",
    "date": "2016-02-25",
    "binding": false,
    "url": "https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-38676/"
   },
   "authorities": []
  }
 ]
}