Freedom of Information Training Course
Course Title
ISEB Certificate in Freedom of Information
Code: CFOI/082
Dates: See Course Schedule
Duration: 6 Days
Fee: Contact us for current prices
Description
There is a need to provide adequate training at our Freedom of Information course on the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) and their implications to public and private sector organizations, as well as to individuals. The Acts contain requirements for the publication of information held by, or held on behalf of public authorities. These requirements include the publication and maintenance of publication schemes, and the need to respond to requests for information, dependent upon any appropriate exemptions.
Those experienced in Freedom of Information issues, as well as those new to the subject, need to be trained so that their organizations are confident that legal compliance is continually addressed. It is necessary to identify issues requiring expert Freedom of Information advice in good time in order that organizational reputation and credibility is enhanced through relevant information and records management policies and procedures. All these requirements are met in our Freedom of Information training course.
Objectives
On completion of our Freedom of Information training course candidates should be able to:
- appreciate Freedom of Information in its widest context
- understand the key differences and interface between the FOIA and FOISA
- develop procedures for the processing and monitoring of a request for information, from receipt to disclosure/exemption, including the calculation of fees when applicable
- understand exemptions to access and the public interest test
- understand the enforcement/legal action procedures enshrined in the freedom of information Acts
- identify information likely to be requested and an understanding of the mechanism for publishing prior to request
- explain the philosophy of freedom of information and the right of access to public authority information
Prerequisites
No formal entry requirements will be required for the Certificate. However, it is expected that delegates will be familiar with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA).
Freedom of Information Training Course Synopsis
The syllabus comprises six parts:
1 Context – origins and background.
2 Definitions and Scope of the Acts.
3 Obligations and Responsibilities – requirements and practices.
4 Disclosure / Non-disclosure – exemptions.
5 Enforcement of the freedom of information Acts
6 Related legislation.
Freedom of Information CourseSyllabus
Part 1 Context: origins and background
Part 2 Definitions and Scope of the Acts
Part 3 Obligations and Responsibilities
Part 4 Disclosure / Non-disclosure
Part 5 Enforcement
Part 6 Related Legislation
Note: – ISEB Accreditation in progress
