Redacting public records dangerous, lawmakers told

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December 2, 2008

[edit] Redacting public records dangerous, lawmakers told

"Efforts to protect Iowans from identity theft could jeopardize access to public records and hamper background checks in hiring, open record advocates told lawmakers today.

“I might be accused of being schizophrenic on this subject but there are definitely challenges and I think the solution is the Legislature,” said William Angrick, Iowa Citizens’ Aide Ombudsman. “Our elected representatives and senators need to address what they think the best public policy should be.”"

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