Fact Sheets
FOIAXpress' Collaboration Portal
November 30, 2024 / #Unstuck Government, #FOIA
FOIA requests often get “stuck” when communications with record owners stall and FOIA staff are left chasing down documents. It is difficult to track down the right records and work together to process redactions. Trying to keep track of everything in disparate spreadsheets, messy shared drives, and lengthy email chains complicates things even further.
Collaborate securely & effectively with external stakeholders
The FOIAXpress Collaboration Portal solves this challenge, providing a single platform for seamless collaboration, whether your colleagues are across the hall or across the country. By granting limited access to FOIAXpress to non-FOIA agency staff, teams can work together to request, compile, review, and redact responsive documents without ever having to leave the application.
The Value of FOIAXpress’ Collaboration Portal
Simplified Request Facilitation
Facilitate the request for records from record owners with seamless delivery of responsive records to the FOIA office for processing.
Accelerated Processing
Request, share, and review documents with external stakeholders quickly and easily within a portal that fosters collaboration without compromising security.
Expedited Redactions
Process redactions directly within Collaboration portal, removing the need for third party workarounds and keeping everything in one place.
Ensured Compliance
Eliminate time-consuming steps and meet FOIA request processing timelines with greater efficiency.
Improved Security
Allow secure collaboration while ensuring that only intended users have access to the FOIAXpress system.
Seamless Document Submission
Send documents directly from the system’s Document Management dashboard to the Collaboration Portal for reviews with external parties.
Reduced Cost
Save time and money by granting frequent FOIA collaborators—such as legal counsel and eDiscovery specialists—Collaboration portal licenses to work directly with dedicated FOIA staff.
