{
 "topic": "FOIA section 7(1)(u) - Electronic-signature security codes/keys",
 "statute": "5 ILCS 140/7(1)(u)",
 "family": "FOIA exemptions (section 7)",
 "page": "https://illinoisfoia.org/issues/foia-7-1-u/",
 "note": "Determination letters are non-binding. Verify against the source PDF before citing.",
 "counts": {
  "violation_found": 1,
  "no_violation": 0,
  "no_determination": 1,
  "other": 0
 },
 "challenge_notes": null,
 "issues": [
  {
   "issue": "Part five withheld under section 7(1)(u)",
   "outcome": "violation_found",
   "rule": "Section 7(1)(u) is narrow and highly technical, covering electronic or digital signature information, and does not apply to a basic employee list.",
   "decision": {
    "title": "Employee work-from-home policies and remote-work approval lists",
    "date": "2021-09-14",
    "binding": false,
    "url": "https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-62833/"
   },
   "authorities": [
    {
     "text": "5 ILCS 175/5-105",
     "url": null
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "issue": "Section 7(1)(u) exemption for digital signature information",
   "outcome": "no_determination",
   "rule": "There is no indication that the cost reports have any connection to the creation of electronic or digital signatures.",
   "decision": {
    "title": "Quarterly cost reports for Medicaid managed care organizations",
    "date": "2019-12-19",
    "binding": false,
    "url": "https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-56759/"
   },
   "authorities": []
  }
 ]
}