Does the agency have to know why you want records
Does the agency have to know why you want records Q: An agency that I am requesting info from is pressing to know “what am I looking for”, e.g. why I want it. Do I have to say? A: The answer to your question is “no.” You do not have to state the purpose for why you are seeking public records. The California Public Records Act (“PRA”) prohibits “limitations on access to a public record