Legal FAQs
- What do I do if I receive a public records request?
- All public records requests should be referred
to the appropriate department chair or administrative supervisor.
The department chair or administrative supervisor is responsible
for appointing one or more persons to gather the requested documents
and then either arranging a time for inspection of the documents
or making copies available to the requestor. E-mail that does
not fall within the definition of a public record should not
be produced. E-mail which is a public record but contains exempt
information should be produced but the exempt information must
first be deleted or redacted. If in doubt as to whether an e-mail
message is a public record or contains exempt information, the
department chair or administrative supervisor should contact
the Office of News & Public Affairs (392-0186), which will consult
with the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel as necessary.
- If the person making the records request wishes to obtain copies
of the documents, the public records law allows the university
to charge 15 cents per one-sided copy. In addition, if copying
the public records requires extensive use of information technology
resources or clerical and/or supervisory assistance, the university
may assess a reasonable service charge based on the university's
actual incurred costs. An estimate of the charges should be
given to the requestor and approval obtained prior to responding
to the request. All charges should be collected before producing
the documents.
- What professional activities or employment may I have outside of work?
- http://www.admin.ufl.edu/DDD/DD98-99/98DD028.htm
- What do I do if I receive a subpoena?
- You should contact the Office of the Vice President and General
Counsel (392-1358) who can advise you on how to respond.
- Copyright - Frequently Asked Questions
- Please see Copyright FAQs (PDF).
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