Security versus Freedom of Information: An Enduring Conflict in Federal Information Policy

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Date

2002-12

Authors

Smith, Ted D.

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Publisher

Oregon Library Association

Abstract

Analyzes the U.S. government's response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in terms of its effect on government information policy. Places the response in historical context and discusses the ongoing tension between the government's concern for securitry and freedom of information.

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Keywords

Government information, Information policy, Censorship, Terrorism, National security

Citation

"Security versus Freedom of Information: An Enduring Conflict in Federal Information Policy” OLA Quarterly 8 No. 4, Winter 2002. pp. 2-6.