The Freedom of Information Act replaced the people's "right to know" standard by a "need to know" doctrine.

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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides the public with the "right to know" information held by the federal government, and does not impose a "need to know" doctrine. It allows for the release of information to anyone who requests it, except for information that is exempted under the law.

The Freedom of Information Act Replaced the People's "Right to Know