Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA)

If you receive an MPIA request:

• Do not respond to the request yourself. Forward the request immediately to the UMB Public Information Act Representative.
• For questions or guidance, contact the Office of University Counsel at x6-5353.
• UMB must acknowledge requests within 10 days, and there is a limited timeframe to provide records, so prompt action is critical.

More information from the Office of University Counsel.

UMB may recover costs for:

• Time spent searching for records
• Preparation and reproduction of records
• Labor and media/mechanical processing costs

Note: The first two hours of search and preparation for inspection are not charged.

Some records are lawfully exempt from disclosure. Examples include:

• Personnel, student, or patient information
• Ongoing research or patent prosecution
• Records of business organizations affiliated with UMB that are not state entities
• Records from third-party commercial entities working with UMB

For concerns about releasing documents, contact the Office of University Counsel at x6-5353.