Freedom of Information Act Essentials
This short course explains the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and what it means for staff working in, or on behalf of, public authorities. You will learn how to recognise a request, the 20 working day deadline, and how exemptions and the public interest test work. You will also learn about environmental information, the role of the Information Commissioner's Office and why information must never be altered or destroyed to prevent disclosure.
- Modules
- 3
- Duration
- About 20 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 8 questions from a bank of 12
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and who it applies to.
- ✓Recognise a valid freedom of information request and pass it on promptly.
- ✓Describe the 20 working day response deadline and the duty to provide advice and assistance.
- ✓Distinguish absolute and qualified exemptions and explain the public interest test.
- ✓Recognise environmental information requests and the offence of altering or destroying information to prevent disclosure.
Course contents
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Module 1: The right to know and recognising a request
Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Responding, exemptions and the public interest test
Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Environmental information, the ICO and your responsibilities
Video (3 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate