FOI ACT
What is the Freedom of Information Act?
Freedom of Information Act.
What does the Whistleblower Protection Act protects?
It protects employees who report illegal or unethical activities.
What is the purpose of financial accountability laws?
To prevent corporate fraud.
What do anti-corruption laws aim to stop?
Bribery and corruption.
What do international standards help achieve?
Consistency in practices.
Who can request information under FOIA?
Any person, including citizens and foreign nationals.
Which agency investigates whistleblower complaints?
The Office of Special Counsel (OSC).
Which companies must follow financial accountability laws?
Publicly traded companies.
What is the main focus of anti-corruption laws?
Preventing bribery.
What is ISO 9001 known for?
Quality management.
What types of information are exempt from FOIA requests?
Classified national security information, personal privacy records, and law enforcement records.
What significant law expanded whistleblower protections to the private sector?
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
What do financial accountability laws require for internal controls?
Effective financial controls.
What are two core principles of anti-corruption laws?
Transparency and accountability.
What is the focus of ISO 37001?
Quality management.
What is the standard response time for federal agencies to a FOIA request?
20 working days.
What can a whistleblower do if they experience retaliation for reporting misconduct?
Pursue legal action.
What are the penalties for violating financial accountability laws?
Fines and imprisonment.
What is the consequence of violating anti-corruption laws?
Legal penalties.
Why are international standards important for companies?
Global compliance.
What major event led to the strengthening of FOIA in 1974?
The Watergate scandal.
What is the primary purpose of the Whistleblower Protection Act?
To encourage reporting of misconduct without fear of retaliation.
Which scandals led to tougher financial accountability laws globally?
Enron and WorldCom.
What international treaty supports global anti-corruption efforts?
The United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
Which organization develops international standards?
ISO (International Organization for Standardization).