Response to Senator Ron Wyden
| Tracking # |
21-F-1032 21-F-1043 |
| Submitted | May 13, 2021 |
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From: Matthew Petti
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request for a mandatory declassification review (MDR), under the terms of EO 13526, of the following record: The response to Senator Ron Wyden's February 2021 inquiry to the Under Secretary od Defense for Intelligence and Security on data purchasing practices.
The response is mentioned in the following VICE News article: https://www.vice.com/en/article/88ng8x/pentagon-americans-surveillance-without-warrant-internet-browsing
Please release all reasonably segregable material.
I request that I be properly classified as a media requester. I am an investigative journalist who has written numerous articles on topics of public interest for the Asia Times, Responsible Statecraft, the National Interest, Reason Magazine, America Magazine and the Armenian Weekly, and I am requesting these documents in an editorial capacity. Please contact me if you have any questions about my media status.
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.
Sincerely,
Matthew Petti
From: Department of Defense, Under Secretary Of Defense For Intelligence And Security
Dear Matthew Petti,
Case Number 21-F-1043 has been assigned to the request you submitted. In all future correspondence regarding this request please reference case number 21-F-1043.
Regards,
OSD/JS FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Department of Defense, Under Secretary Of Defense For Intelligence And Security
Dear Matthew Petti,
The status of your FOIA request #21-F-1043 has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To log into the PAL Application click on the Application URL below.
Sincerely,
OSD/JS FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Department of Defense, Under Secretary Of Defense For Intelligence And Security
Dear Mr. Petti,
Please find attached a copy of your request as well as our office's final response. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you.
Xavier Salame
FOIA Analyst
For Richard R. Strong, on behalf of
Stephanie L. Carr
Chief, Office of Freedom of Information OSD/JS FOIA Requester Service Center
(571) 372-0419
From: Department of Defense, Under Secretary Of Defense For Intelligence And Security
Good Morning Mr. Petti,
This email serves as the final response to your FOIA Request, 21-F-1032. Attached to this email is the Final Response to your FOIA request, your official FOIA Request, and the responsive documents to your FOIA request.
V/R,
Torrey Dixon
FOIA Analyst
Freedom of Information Division
OSD / JS FOIA Office
571-372-0409
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From: Matthew Petti
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Matthew Petti