Voter registration website (Pennsylvania Department of State)
| Tracking # |
2020-375 |
| Multi Request | Voter registration website |
| Submitted | Oct. 13, 2020 |
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From: Jason Koebler
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Right to Know Act, I hereby request the following records:
A series of voter registration website outages have made national news in recent weeks:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/935em3/severed-internet-cable-breaks-virginia-voter-registration-portal-on-deadline-day
https://www.npr.org/2020/10/06/920774701/florida-governor-extends-deadline-after-voter-registration-site-crashes
Therefore, I request the following information:
- Contracts, plans, RFPs, and underlying information about the design of online voter registration systems
- Presentations and emails regarding these systems
- Any disaster recovery / backup plans / failsafes for voter registration databases and registration websites or emails/plans/RFPs/presentations regarding this
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity contracts, plans, RFPs, presentations for voter registration websites and databases
- Any cybersecurity audits/penetration test reports / RFPs and contracts regarding online voter registration systems
Please search from Jan 1, 2018 until the day this request is processed.
These documents will be used for reporting on Motherboard, VICE Media's science and tech website (www.motherboard.vice.com)
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jason Koebler
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Pennsylvania Department of State
This request was not received until October 15th by our office. You will receive a response by October 22.
From: Pennsylvania Department of State
Good afternoon,
Please see the Department's response to your Right-To-Know request.
Thank you.
Rebecca Fuhrman | Agency Open Records Officer
Department of State | Office of Chief Counsel
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
306 North Office Building | 401 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: 717.783.3585 | Fax: 717.214.9899
www.dos.state.pa.us<http://www.dos.state.pa.us/>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Pennsylvania Department of State
Good afternoon,
The Department is in the process of compiling the information you requested, however we will need additional time. The program area has been extremely busy due to the election. Now that the election is winding down, their resources can be used to compile the records. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Thank you.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 13, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 15, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 15, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Pennsylvania Right to Know Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 15, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2020-375.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Pennsylvania Department of State
Hello,
Please see the Department's response to your Right-To-Know request.
Thank you,
Janelle
Janelle S. Hawthorne, J.D.
Law Clerk l Agency Open Records Officer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Office of Chief Counsel | Department of State
North Office Building | Room 306 l 401 North Street l Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: 717.317.5340 | Fax: 717.214.9899 | janhawthor@pa.gov<mailto:janhawthor@pa.gov> l RA-RTK-DOS@pa.gov<mailto:RA-RTK-DOS@pa.gov>
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