Freedom of Information

Overview

This Freedom of Information Act pathway will promote an understanding of how freedom of information works in practice. It will enable individuals to gain the skills necessary for analysing and managing freedom of information requests in accordance with the law.

Objectives

On completion of this pathway you’ll be able to:

• Identify the key principles underpinning the Freedom of Information Act
• State who the Freedom of Information Act applies to
• Analyse and manage freedom of information requests in accordance with the law
• Identify the criteria, fees and timescales relating to freedom of information requests