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Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0533) 20 August 2005, 62-64(3)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Examines in detail the workings of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) which came fully into force on 1 January 2005. Subject to numerous exemptions FOIA imposes a legal duty on public authorities to provide information to members of the public and gives the public a legal right to obtain it. Provides the FOIA definition of a public authority and describes how FOIA operates and is overseen by the information commissioner. Considers the principal exemptions under the Act, in particular information that is reasonably accessible by other means, information provided in confidence and information prejudicial to a person's commercial interests. Also lists the Information Commissioner's Office's top 10 tips for FOIA compliance.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L130684 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 130684-1001 |
Examines in detail the workings of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) which came fully into force on 1 January 2005. Subject to numerous exemptions FOIA imposes a legal duty on public authorities to provide information to members of the public and gives the public a legal right to obtain it. Provides the FOIA definition of a public authority and describes how FOIA operates and is overseen by the information commissioner. Considers the principal exemptions under the Act, in particular information that is reasonably accessible by other means, information provided in confidence and information prejudicial to a person's commercial interests. Also lists the Information Commissioner's Office's top 10 tips for FOIA compliance.