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Freedom of Information: Implementation

Course Overview

This course is designed to give an introduction to the principles and practices of Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation. It explains the key provisions of FOI legislation, the need for openness and transparency, and how it affects management, records officers, legal advisers, and others whose role includes providing information in response to requests from the public.

Who should attend?

Senior and middle managers in public and private sector organisations. Records and information officers and managers will also find the course ideal.

Benefits of Attending

• Understand the objectives and social context of FOI
• Understand how records management underpins accountability and FOI requirements
• Identify constraints and issues that are risks to successful implementation of FOI and their countermeasures
• Develop practical strategies for implementing FOI

Programme Outline

• An Overview of the FOI Act, its Structure and Core Provisions
• Social and Organisational Implications of FOI
• FOI: a Catalyst for Transparency and Development
• Records Management and FOI
• Implementing FOI
• How to Use the Key Exemptions and What the Public Interest Test Means
• The Relationship Between Data Protection and FOI
• Case Studies
• Preparation and Presentation of Action Plans

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