Workshop outline This workshop provides a clear understanding of the key requirements in relation to access to information legislation. Content includes the broad framework of the law, the organisational implications and how it affects the everyday work environment. Participants will receive a great deal of useful information and resources in respect of these laws, where to obtain help and advice and also follow-up support, should this be required.
Learning method
A substantial part of the day will be spent in discussion, Q&A sessions, working through scenarios and cases provided especially for your organisation’s work environment.
Workshop content
Background to access to information legislation:
Data Protection Act 1998
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Environmental Information Regulations
The interface between the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act
Implications for the organisation Managing information requests
Validating requests
Fees and charging
Logging and tracking
Decision-making
Exemptions and exceptions
The public interest test
Refusal notices
The Information Commissioner Records and information management
Discussion Cases and scenarios
Using the exemptions and the exceptions
Information requests
Contracting and procurement
Systems and processes
Culture change Plenary