Open records TREND. Open Records. Local Government. State Governments. Hackers.

An Atlanta news station asked for public records related to Atlanta’s ransomware attack.

The city repsonse:  No. Not going to happen.

Why is the city denying the open records request? ongoing investigation, ongoing security concerns

What do freedom of information experts say? The Freedom of Information Act does allow for exemptions during open investigations

CBS 46 | Atlanta officials deny requests for records amid cyber attack