1. (NEW) A recent newspaper article highlighted inconsistencies in access to public records. What can the legislature do to assure the public equal access to these records? What can the Freedom of Information Commission do to help?

2. (NEW) The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks highlighted the importance of keeping certain government records confidential. What type of limitations on public access to information and records would you support?

3. (NEW) High-tech surveillance tools are now being used or will be used to track terrorist activities. How should the government balance unwanted privacy invasions against public safety?

4. (NEW) What should a person have to prove or show to keep information he considers private from being disclosed to the public?

5. (NEW) The Freedom of Information Commission has asked towns to appoint a freedom of information liaison or establish an advisory board to educate residents on changes to freedom of information laws and procedures. What role should the commission play in educating residents? How could the commission work collaboratively with towns?

6. (NEW) What protections do private citizens have that public employees will not sell or otherwise unlawfully disclose private information?

7. (NEW) A bill on the Senate calendar establishes an address confidentiality program. Under the bill, public agencies could not disclose the actual residential address of program participants (i. e. , victims of family violence, stalking, and sexual assault). What are your views on attempts, like this, to keep information confidential in order to protect citizens?

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