UK Freedom of Information Act -- RETIRED


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number


Overview/Description
This course is designed to provide an overview of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000. It covers what the Act entails, the implications for organisations and their employees, and how employees should respond to requests for information. Examples of real-life scenarios relating to freedom of information are incorporated. This SkillSoft Legal Compliance course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Employment Department of Davenport Lyons.

Target Audience
All employees of public authorities, and companies that are wholly owned by public authorities - with an emphasis on management and operational staff who need to understand and implement compliance policies

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

The Freedom of Information Act 2000

  • recognise the benefits of understanding the main features of the UK Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000.
  • recognise the implications of failing to comply with the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.

    • Good Practice Relative to Freedom of Information

  • differentiate examples of good and bad practice by public authorities in relation to freedom of information.
  • recognise how freedom of information impacts you as an individual.
  • identify the role of an Information Access and Compliance Team (IACT).

    • Requests for Information

  • recognise the benefits of knowing how to respond to requests for information.
  • determine whether a request for information under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act is valid.
  • recognise when requests for information fall under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.
  • differentiate a simple request for information and a complex request for information.
  • identify the actions to take when a complex request for information is received.

    • Course Number:
    LCO8141