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.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explain what counts as vexatious or repeated requests
- Acknowledge what absolute and qualified exemptions are under the Act
- Undertake the public interest test
Course Duration
Target Audience
- All members of an organisation requiring a base level understanding of the subject.
Available in
- Mixed media (audio/video elements with subtitles)
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