Governance & ComplianceIntermediate
Freedom of Information Awareness
Understanding public access rights to organisational information
Course Overview
This course provides learners with an understanding of Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation and the obligations placed upon public authorities and organisations subject to FOI requirements. Learners will explore request handling processes, exemptions, disclosure obligations and the importance of transparency in public sector governance.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the purpose of Freedom of Information legislation
- Recognise valid FOI requests
- Understand disclosure obligations and exemptions
- Follow request handling procedures
- Support organisational transparency and accountability
- Manage information effectively to support compliance
- Reduce risks associated with FOI failures
Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)
Purpose and Scope of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Recognising and Validating FOI Requests
Key Differences Between Absolute and Qualified Exemptions
135 minutes
9 lessons across 3 topics
2.5 CPD hours
Certificate valid 24 months
Public sector employees, information governance teams, managers and FOI coordinators
Full library access during 14-day trial
Regulations Covered
Industries
Topics
Freedom of InformationFOIInformation RightsPublic SectorTransparency
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