Freedom of Information Essentials

£14.00

Duration: 35 minutes

This course outlines the parameters of the FOI Act and explores how requests under the Act should be made and dealt with.

This elearning module gives you a greater understanding of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and explains how this legislation functions.

When you finish the course, you’ll be asked to demonstrate your understanding by completing a short assessment.

Courses have been certified by the CPD Certification Service and count towards your annual CPD requirement.

Duration: 35 minutes

This course outlines the parameters of the FOI Act and explores how requests under the Act should be made and dealt with.

This elearning module gives you a greater understanding of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and explains how this legislation functions.

When you finish the course, you’ll be asked to demonstrate your understanding by completing a short assessment.

Courses have been certified by the CPD Certification Service and count towards your annual CPD requirement.

Objectives

After completing this course, learners will 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