UT DPS/DLD and Apple (Utah Department of Public Safety)

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Dear Tom Simonite:
Thank you for your interest in the Utah Department of Public Safety records. Your request was received and is being processed in accordance with the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), Utah Code Ann. § 63G-2-101 et seq. Your request was received by this office on 4/25/2022 and assigned reference number P005926-042522 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Government Records Access and Management Act this is a request for records on behalf of Wired magazine, a leading media outlet covering technology and society for more than 25 years. I hereby request the following records:

1. Copies of any contracts, memoranda of understanding, or any other agreements between Apple, manufacturer of the iPhone, and the Department of Public Safety, including the Driver License Division.

2. Copies of all emails, including attachments, between Apple and the Department of Public Safety, including the Driver License Division, between July 1, 2021, and the present date.

This request is being made for news-gathering purposes and the requested documents will be made available to the general public. Government spending on security technology is a clear matter of public interest. As such, I request a waiver from any fees that would ordinarily be assessed for fulfilling this request.

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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Tom Simonite

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RE: RECORDS REQUEST of April 25, 2022, Reference # P005926-042522.
Dear Tom Simonite,
The Utah Department of Public Safety received a request from you on April 25, 2022. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Government Records Access and Management Act this is a request for records on behalf of Wired magazine, a leading media outlet covering technology and society for more than 25 years. I hereby request the following records:

1. Copies of any contracts, memoranda of understanding, or any other agreements between Apple, manufacturer of the iPhone, and the Department of Public Safety, including the Driver License Division.

2. Copies of all emails, including attachments, between Apple and the Department of Public Safety, including the Driver License Division, between July 1, 2021, and the present date.

This request is being made for news-gathering purposes and the requested documents will be made available to the general public. Government spending on security technology is a clear matter of public interest. As such, I request a waiver from any fees that would ordinarily be assessed for fulfilling this request.

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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Tom Simonite

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Dear Tom Simonite,

RE: RECORDS REQUEST of April 25, 2022, Reference # P005926-042522


The Utah Department of Public Safety has reviewed your request and has determined that the records requested are exempt from disclosure under the Government Records and Management Act (GRAMA) for the following reasons:

Record is classified as "protected" pursuant to Utah Code §63G-2-305

If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at .

Sincerely,

NO STAFF ASSIGNED
Legal Counsel for DPS


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Dear Mr Simonite,
The Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division (DLD) recently receivedyour request for records dated April 22, 2022, in which you requested “Copies of any contracts,memoranda of understanding, or any other agreements between Apple, manufacturer of theiPhone, and the Department of Public Safety, including the Driver License Division and copies ofall emails, including attachments, between Apple and the Department of Public Safety, includingthe Driver License Division, between July 1, 2021, and the present date.”
The documents you are seeking have been classified as protected under 63G-2-305(1)(2)((35)(or (36). Consequently, your request for these records is hereby denied.
As required by Utah Code Ann. § 63G-2-205, this serves as notice to you that you have theright to appeal this decision within 30 days. Any appeal should be directed to:
Commissioner Jess L. Anderson
4501 South 2700
WestSalt Lake City, UT 84114
Sincerely,
Cameron Roden
Public Information Officer
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