Freedom of Information Act

In this course, you’ll learn what the Freedom of Information Act is and how it affects public sector employees. We’ll cover how a Freedom of Information request can be made, where publication schemes come in, important time limits, and how to handle everyday requests. You’ll also learn where to send more complicated requests, so you’re prepared for any situation.

Learning Objectives

Explore how the Freedom of Information Act affects public sector employees and the information it applies to
Understand the steps for submitting a request, how to handle them, and the deadlines involved
Identify what the publication scheme is and how it relates to Freedom of Information Act compliance
Understand when to escalate more complicated requests and who to refer them to when they need extra attention

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Course Duration:

12 mins

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Accreditations

CPD

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Touchpoint:

AA accessible

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eBook

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