Understand how animal rights activists target you.
Be aware of commonly requested documents.
Understand which records are subject to disclosure.
Do not personally respond to an open records request – the point person at your institution and/or the institution’s legal counsel should respond to all requests (see #2 below).
Communicate with your point person and the university counsel or research office.
Ask your point person to contact the FOIA officer at your federal funding agency if you have any questions about documents that may be disclosed.