UK Freedom of Information Act


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

As an employee of a public authority or a publicly owned company, you need to be ready to act quickly if a member of the public asks for information. This course will provide you with an overview of the UK Freedom of Information Act (FOI Act) and prepare you to react appropriately to requests for information, ensuring that you help your organisation remain compliant in the process.

These course materials and content are for information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any regulations or laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, a solicitor-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from a solicitor. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional advice. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments.



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

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.2

Lesson Objectives

UK Freedom of Information Act

  • UK Freedom of Information Act
  • identify the consequences of failing to comply with the UK Freedom of Information Act
  • identify an example of good practice by public authorities in relation to freedom of information
  • recognise what constitutes a valid freedom of information request
  • Knowledge Check: Responding to FOI Act Requests
  • Course Number:
    lchr_01_b99_lc_enuk

    Expertise Level
    Everyone