By 2016, 42 percent of FOIA requests were denied.

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• Over 700,000 FOIA requests were submitted in 2015. (similarity 0.93)
• Many states lack data on FOI request processing and outcomes. (similarity 0.80)
• The percentage of FOIA requests denied has significantly increased over time. (similarity 0.80)
• FOI requests have led to significant government action. (similarity 0.80)
• The rate of FOIA request denials has increased dramatically since its inception. (similarity 0.79)
• More than one hundred countries adopted FOI measures by 2016. (similarity 0.79)