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Federal Records Act

A law governing the management of records by federal agencies, including those related to social media.

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Jan 28, 2026
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When and how can preserved federal body‑worn camera footage be legally released to the public?

(BWC) footage can be released to the public when it has been preserved and is not shielded by statutory exemptions—most commonly through the (FOIA) or agency‑specific expedited‑release policies—subjec...

Jan 31, 2026

What legal standards govern when social media companies must preserve or hand over user content to law enforcement after filing a CyberTip?

is subject to ordinary preservation and discovery rules: a duty to preserve arises when a party reasonably foresees litigation or an investigation and applies to electronically stored information on p...