When records are delayed, fragmented, or unavailable, rights become harder to review—but that pattern is not proof of obstruction. Build a six-part record instead. Save the exact request, receipt date, tracking number, scope, agency response, and appeal instructions. Under federal FOIA, an agency generally must make a determination within twenty working days; that is not a promise of complete production by day twenty. For disability access, document the requested communication format and the response. If a third-party platform record changes or disappears, preserve notices, exports, links, timestamps, and available logs. Separate a missing record from proof of deletion, intent, retaliation, discrimination, or fraud. Verification requires the complete custody and response trail. Verify each step against underlying records. Read the source-linked checklist at david-medeiros.com/records-check.