A FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) request in New York or a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request at the federal level to obtain the top senders for a specific user's email address would need to be carefully crafted to comply with privacy laws and other legal considerations.

 

Below are examples of how you might draft such a request under both FOIL and FOIA. Please note that these are general examples, and it would be advisable to consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

 

### FOIL Request (New York State):

```

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[City, State, ZIP]

[Email Address]

[Phone Number]

[Date]

 

[Agency Name]

[Agency Address]

[City, State, ZIP]

[Attention: Records Access Officer]

 

Subject: FOIL Request for Top Email Senders to [Specific User's Email Address]

 

Dear [Records Access Officer's Name],

 

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, Article 6 of the Public Officers Law, I hereby request access to records that identify the top senders of emails to the email address [Specific User's Email Address] within the [Agency Name] for the time period [Specify Time Period].

 

Please note that I am not requesting the content of the emails, only the metadata that identifies the top senders by volume. I understand that any personal or sensitive information may be redacted in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

 

[Include any specific details or preferences for receiving the records, such as electronic format.]

 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving your response within five business days, as required by FOIL.

 

Sincerely,

 

[Your Full Name]

[Your Title, if applicable]

```

 

### FOIA Request (Federal Government):

```

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[City, State, ZIP]

[Email Address]

[Phone Number]

[Date]

 

[Agency Name]

[Agency Address]

[City, State, ZIP]

[Attention: FOIA Officer]

 

Subject: FOIA Request for Top Email Senders to [Specific User's Email Address]

 

Dear [FOIA Officer's Name],

 

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, I hereby request access to records that identify the top senders of emails to the email address [Specific User's Email Address] within the [Agency Name] for the time period [Specify Time Period].

 

Please note that I am not requesting the content of the emails, only the metadata that identifies the top senders by volume. I understand that any personal or sensitive information may be redacted in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

 

[Include any specific details or preferences for receiving the records, such as electronic format.]

 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving your response within the statutory time frame.

 

Sincerely,

 

[Your Full Name]

[Your Title, if applicable]

```

 

These templates are designed to request information while respecting privacy considerations. It's essential to ensure that the request aligns with the specific agency's policies and any applicable legal requirements.