Archived posts

• 10/12/21 –PIA Ombudsman Program – Impact of Covid-19 and Mediation Metrics, Part 2
  
• 9/27/21 – PIA Ombudsman Program – Impact of Covid-19 and Mediation Metrics, Part 1
  
• 6/21/21 – 2021 Legislative Changes to the PIA (Pt. 2) – H.B. 183
  
• 6/07/21 – 2021 Legislative Changes to the PIA – Two Part Series
  
• 2/12/21 – The Ombudsman and members of the PIA Compliance Board unanimously support HB 183
  

• 12/28/20 – Discretionary Exemption Series: Investigative Records Exemption
  
• 7/30/20 – New Court Rules Govern Access to Judicial Records
  
• 7/9/20 – What Criminal Records Can I Get Under the PIA?
  
• 5/28/20 – Update on Agency Practices During the Pandemic​
  
• 4/06/20 – Importance of Accurate PIA Custodian Contact Information
  
• 3/23/20 – Ombudsman's PIA Guidance During COVID-19 State of Emergency
  
• 2/14/20 – Ombudsman and members of the PIA Compliance Board unanimously support HB 502/SB590
  
• 1/7/20 – MSA – Records Management and the Public Information Act

• 8/14/19 – Highlights From The PIA Compliance Board's Opinions
  
• 8/01/19 – Ombudsman and PIACB Seeking Comments on Research Project
  
• 7/12/19 – Where are My Records?​
• 7/3/19 – Assessing Fees for PIA Requests
  
• 6/18/19 – Public Access Ombudsman Adopts Regulations
• 4/15/19 – Tips for Agency Transparency in the PIA Process
• 3/29/19 – Proposed Regulations Noticed – Ombudsman Operations
• 3/15/19 – Let the Sun Shine In: Maryland Public Access Ombudsman
• 1/28/19 – Proactive Disclosure Saves Time and Money, and It's the Law

• 11/20/18 – PIA Technology Solutions: Maryland Insurance Administration's PIA Web-Portal 
  
• 11/01/18 – 2018 Recommendations to the General Assembly
  
• 9/26/18 – PIA Technology Solutions: HCPSS – Transparency in Public Schools​
  
• 7/13/18 – Privacy Beyond the Grave: Does the PIA Protect the Personnel Records of a Departed Employee? 
  
• 6/18/18 – Why Am I Being Charged? A Q&A Breakdown of Fees Agencies Charge for Maryland PIA Requests
  
• 3/29/18 – Innovative Approach to Case Management Aids Anne Arundel's Compliance with the PIA

• 9/26/17 – Down the Rabbit Hole: What is a Maryland Public Information Act (PIA) Request? 
  
• 9/11/17 – What Makes a Successful PIA Mediation?