Freedom of Information Essentials

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act is key to transparency, but how does it apply to our work, and what are our responsibilities when handling FOI requests?

This e-learning module is designed to provide employees with a clear understanding of the FOI Act and how to comply with its requirements.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Recognise when and where the main provisions of the Freedom of Information Act apply
• Understand the types of information that will be shared in an organisation’s publication scheme
• Make or handle requests for information in an appropriate way
• Understand the rights of individuals under the Act and the consequences of not complying with the legislation

Topics

• Main provisions for the Freedom of Information Act
• Types of information covered under the Act
• Public authority duties
• Publishing information
• Dealing with requests for information
• Providing information and refusing a request

This training is essential for ensuring that you meet your legal obligations and maintain public trust.

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Your purchase entitles you to 3 attempts at the post course test and access to the course materials for one year from the date of purchase.

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Upon purchasing this course, our team will manually complete the enrolment. This can take up to 48 hours and actioned on a business working day. Our office opening hours are Monday – Friday 08:30 -17:00.