FOIA can contribute to public perceptions of government incompetence.

Categorization

XREF: connects to: FOIA is widely seen as a foundational law for citizens’ information rights. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 298; FOIA’s ideal of transparency has practical implications for government.; Transparency is viewed as a secondary value despite FOIA’s existence. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 267 (+4 more)

Transparency is viewed as a secondary value despite FOIA’s existence. (similarity 0.90)
Taking transparency in government is crucial for democracy. (similarity 0.88)
FOIA’s current impact on government democracy is increasingly questioned. (similarity 0.88)
FOIA undermines regulatory capacity by shifting resources. (similarity 0.87)
FOIA is widely seen as a foundational law for citizens’ information rights. (similarity 0.87)
FOIA’s limitations challenge the assumption it can provide constitutional-like rights. (similarity 0.86)
FOIA’s ideal of transparency has practical implications for government. (similarity 0.86)
FOI requests have led to significant government action. (similarity 0.85)
FOIA remains essential for ensuring access to data until open data policies are established. (similarity 0.84)
FOIA requires administrative capacity to hold government accountable. (similarity 0.84)
FOIA’s status affects its effectiveness in promoting transparency. (similarity 0.84)
FOIA may harm the regulatory state by increasing administrative costs. (similarity 0.83)
FOIA’s future may require shrinking its operational framework. (similarity 0.82)
The Freedom of Information Act emerged in the twentieth century. (similarity 0.80)
Opposition to FOIA did not solely stem from self-interest. (similarity 0.80)

tags	ja-picks, singleton, xref, category/causal-relationships
aliases	@pozen_troubling_2018, loc.