Amy Cusqurie is a journalist in Washington, DC. She writes a daily column and an online blog about the Federal Communications Commission - including its decisions as well as critiques of the five commissioners. One commissioner has become erratic in his stated reasoning. Cusqurie suspects he has health issues adversely affecting his ability to serve. She submits an FOIA request to view the personnel record regarding this commissioner, but she will most likely be denied under what exemption?

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The most likely exemption that would prevent Amy Cusqurie from accessing the personnel record of the commissioner is the Personal Privacy exemption. This exemption protects against disclosure of information that would constitute an invasion of personal privacy. The commissioner's personnel record would likely contain medical information that would fall within the scope of this exemption.

Amy Cusqurie Is a Journalist in Washington, DC