{
 "topic": "FOIA section 7.5(y) - Statutorily-confidential record set referenced via Sec. 7.5(y)",
 "statute": "5 ILCS 140/7.5(y)",
 "family": "Other statutory exemptions (section 7.5)",
 "page": "https://illinoisfoia.org/issues/foia-7-5-y/",
 "note": "Determination letters are non-binding. Verify against the source PDF before citing.",
 "counts": {
  "violation_found": 0,
  "no_violation": 2,
  "no_determination": 0,
  "other": 0
 },
 "challenge_notes": null,
 "issues": [
  {
   "issue": "Denial of FOIA request for abuse records",
   "outcome": "no_violation",
   "rule": "Records concerning reports of abuse are confidential under the Adult Protective Services Act and exempt from FOIA disclosure absent required written authorization.",
   "decision": {
    "title": "Records of isolation allegations and medical care",
    "date": "2024-08-12",
    "binding": false,
    "url": "https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-82350/"
   },
   "authorities": []
  },
  {
   "issue": "Denial of FOIA requests for APS records without authorization",
   "outcome": "no_violation",
   "rule": "A public body properly denies FOIA requests for Adult Protective Services Act records when the requester fails to provide the written authorization required by the Act's implementing rules.",
   "decision": {
    "title": "Records on two individuals under the Adult Protective Services Act",
    "date": "2022-06-30",
    "binding": false,
    "url": "https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-72083/"
   },
   "authorities": []
  }
 ]
}