The Freedom of Information Act creates a public "right of access" to information held by public authorities. Most freedom of information (FOI) requests involve people seeking access to documents containing their personal information but individuals can also request access to other documents such as government policies, programs and decision-making processes.
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The purpose of the Freedom of Information Act is to give people increased access to the wealth of information held by public bodies and government departments. The Act further aims to encourage increased openness and enable members of the public to understand how such organisations carry out their duties, why they make the decisions they do, and how they spend public money.
Key Learning Points
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the purpose and aims of the Act
- Outline the benefits for individuals, public bodies and government departments
Audience
This course is suitable for all members of an organisation who require
a basic level understanding of Freedom of Information.
The purpose of the Freedom of Information Act is to give people increased access to the wealth of information held by public bodies and government departments. The Act further aims to encourage increased openness and enable members of the public to understand how such organisations carry out their duties, why they make the decisions they do, and how they spend public money. This course will enable learners to understand how to deal with FOI requests.
Key Learning Points
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain how requests for information under the Publication Scheme, which is covered under section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act, work
- Outline the process for individual requests for information, covered under section 1 of the Act
- Explain how to request Environmental Information
Audience
This course is suitable for all members of an organisation who require
a basic level understanding of Freedom of Information Requests.
The purpose of the Freedom of Information Act is to give people increased access to the wealth of information held by public bodies and government departments. The Act further aims to encourage increased openness and enable members of the public to understand how such organisations carry out their duties, why they make the decisions they do, and how they spend public money. This course will enable learners to understand exemptions under the Act.
Key Learning Points
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain what counts as vexatious or repeated requests
- Acknowledge what absolute and qualified exemptions are under the Act
- Undertake the public interest test
Audience
This course is suitable for all members of an organisation who require
a basic level understanding of Exemptions for Freedom of Information.
Information Governance is about the confidentiality of personal information, and, handling information in a secure manner within your organisation. It could be best described, as a set of practices and culture, within which an organisation handles and safeguards personal information. This course is designed to enable you to understand what Information Governance is.
Key Learning Points
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- State what the term ‘Information Governance’ means
- Explain basic law and good practice as it applies to Information Governance
- Recognise and avoid confidentiality breaches
- Describe the risks associated with the information you handle
- Comply with your organisation’s policies and good practice guidelines
- Explain how to handle and manage personal information
- Describe how to ensure the security of confidential information
Audience
This course is suitable for all members of an organisation who require
a basic level understanding of Information Governance.
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