Tiberius -- state health dept (Oregon Health Authority)
| Tracking # |
2021-0214 |
| Multi Request | Tiberius -- state health dept |
| Submitted | Feb. 28, 2021 |
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From: Caroline Haskins
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
I am hereby requesting the following records that relate to Tiberius, a data organization software developed by Palantir designed to help "the federal government set up a system that will track the manufacture, distribution and administration of Covid-19 vaccines." Tiberius is a part of Operation Warp Speed. (https://www.wsj.com/articles/palantir-to-help-u-s-track-covid-19-vaccines-11603367276)
1) Any contracts, memorandums of understanding, purchase, orders, invoices, and receipts related to "Tiberius." These documents may be addressed directly to "Palantir" but should necessarily mention "Tiberius."
2) All instructional materials, presentations and presentation materials (including recorded video and audio, PowerPoint files, prepared remarks, and slides formats), and other guidance on the use of "Tiberius." This includes:
A) any notes taken during meetings that discussed the use of "Tiberius."
B) any explanations (whether internally or externally generated) of how "Tiberius."
C) any other document that has been used to help explain the use of "Tiberius" to any party, including internal documentation, public relations materials, and executive summaries.
3) Any emails as well as documents, (including but not limited to PDF, word processing, excel, and slide documents) that mention "Tiberius."
Please limit the time frame of all searches to August 1, 2020 to the time that this request is processed. Also, please waive all fees associated with this request, since I am a member of the news media as a reporter for BuzzFeed News, and the requested documents are in the public interest.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Caroline Haskins
From: Oregon Health Authority
Thank you for your request. We will get back to you as soon as possible with additional questions or information.
Keely L. West, J. D.
Keely L. West, J.D.
She/Her/Hers
Oregon Health Authority
Central Operations Manager
503-269-8985
From: Oregon Health Authority
VIA EMAIL ONLY - caroline.haskins@buzzfeed.com<mailto:caroline.haskins@buzzfeed.com>
March 10, 2021
Ms. Caroline Haskins
Technology Reporter
BuzzFeed News
111 East 18th Street, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Re: Public Records Request - Tiberius Records August 1, 2020 to Present (2021-0214)
Good Afternoon Caroline,
This will confirm Oregon Health Authority received your public records request for records related to Tiberius from August 1, 2020 to present, specifically:
1. Any contracts, memorandums of understanding, purchase, orders, invoices, and receipts related to Tiberius;
1. All instructional materials, presentations and presentation materials (including recorded video and audio, PowerPoint files, prepared remarks, and slides formats), and other guidance on the use of "Tiberius," including any notes taken during meetings that discussed the use of "Tiberius, any explanations (whether internally or externally generated) of how to use "Tiberius," and any other document that has been used to help explain the use of "Tiberius" to any party, including internal documentation, public relations materials, and executive summaries; and
1. Any emails as well as documents, (including but not limited to PDF, word processing, excel, and slide documents) that mention "Tiberius."
OHA Policy OHA-010-010 requires that a complete request for records include a description of the information requested, as specific as possible, including the type of records, subject matter, approximate dates the records were created, and the names of the persons involved. Except for request no. 1, this request is overly broad; and I will need you to narrow the scope in order to process your request. I will then be able to give you a cost estimate to process your request.
Most requests are completed within fifteen (15) business days. However, OHA is responsible for many areas of support in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Program staff with access to records, communications staff, and records staff are being redirected to support essential tasks and may be unavailable to complete requests within statutory timelines. Requests that are expected to go beyond fifteen (15) business days will receive an estimated timeline and periodic updates on the status of the request. Thank you for your patience in this regard.
Jeanne Windham
Public Records and Internal Litigation Process Coordinator
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY
Fiscal and Operations Division
500 Summer St. NE, E-20
Salem, OR 97301
(971) 345-1688
jeanne.windham@dhsoha.state.or.us<mailto:jeanne.windham@dhsoha.state.or.us>
http://www.oregon.gov/OHA
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Oregon Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on . Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2021-0214.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Oregon Health Authority
Good Morning!
Request No. 1 is still being processed (Any contracts, memorandums of understanding, purchase, orders, invoices, and receipts related to "Tiberius."). As I stated in my original initial response, the balance of the request is overly broad. I asked Ms. Haskins to narrow the scope of the request. I have not heard from her since my March 10, 2021 communication.
Jeanne Windham
Public Records and Internal Litigation Process Coordinator
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY
Fiscal and Operations Division
500 Summer St. NE, E-20
Salem, OR 97301
(971) 345-1688
jeanne.windham@dhsoha.state.or.us<mailto:jeanne.windham@dhsoha.state.or.us>
http://www.oregon.gov/OHA
From: Oregon Health Authority
VIA EMAIL ONLY - caroline.haskins@buzzfeed.com<mailto:caroline.haskins@buzzfeed.com>
April 27, 2021
Ms. Caroline Haskins
Technology Reporter
BuzzFeed News
111 East 18th Street, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Re: Public Records Request - Tiberius Records August 1, 2020 to Present (2021-0214)
Good Afternoon Caroline,
Attached is the responsive record to your request no. 1. Having heard nothing from you since March 10, 2021 regarding the balance of your request, I have closed this request as complete.
Jeanne Windham
Public Records and Internal Litigation Process Coordinator
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY
Fiscal and Operations Division
500 Summer St. NE, E-20
Salem, OR 97301
(971) 345-1688
jeanne.windham@dhsoha.state.or.us<mailto:jeanne.windham@dhsoha.state.or.us>
http://www.oregon.gov/OHA
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