Email: FOIL@binghamton.edu
Access to Binghamton University Records
The Freedom of Information Law (NYS Public Officers Law, Section 6) provides access to Binghamton University records with exception to records that fall within the denial provisions outlined in NYS Public Officers Law Section 87 (2). Requests for records are processed by the Binghamton University Records Access Office.
Requesting University Police Records
University Police records are processesed via the FOIL request procedure. If you are requesting police records, please refer to the below instructions. Please also include specific information such as the report number, time/date/location of the incident, and any identifying details that will allow University Police to search and compile the requested records. Please direct all communication to the Records Access Office.
How to Submit a FOIL Request
Requests for records must be made in writing and can be submitted:
1) By email to FOIL@Binghamton.edu
2) By mail or delivered in person to: Binghamton University Records Access Office – Risk Management & Administrative Compliance, Couper Administration Building, PO Box 6000 Binghamton, NY 13902
Contents of FOIL Request
Requests must reasonably describe a currently-existing record. Agencies are not required to create records for FOIL requests. Please include your name and contact information to allow for efficient communication throughout the process.
FOIL Request Process
Requests for records are acknowledged within 5 business days from receipt of the request. The agency will search, compile and review requested records. The agency will issue a response within 20 business days from the date of the acknowledgement granting or denying the request in whole, or in part. If more time beyond 20 business days is needed to issue a response, the agency may issue a reasonable extension and provide a date certain to the requester.
Fees
The law states that no more than 25 cents may be charged per page for copies or the actual cost of producing the information.
