BSI Guide to Freedom of Information

Description
As of 1 January 2005 all UK Public Authorities have to comply with the UK's Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). This Act gives people the right to request information from public bodies and is intended to promote a culture of openness and accountability amongst public sector bodies.

Program

Annual subscription with regular updates.


All Public Authorities MUST comply with Freedom of Information legislation by providing the public with access to information that it holds.


To make sure that you have the latest and up-to-date information about how the legislation is working and corrective actions that need to be taken you need BSI's Freedom of Information Guide.


Structured and consolidated into three easy-to-use parts, the BSI Freedom of Information (FOI) Guide, 2007 version provides detailed guidance on the FOI and Environmental Information legislation, including detailed guidance on the Scottish legislation and provides a detailed explanation of all the exemptions to help your organization meet legal requirements.


The BSI Freedom of Information Guide, 2007 version will help all public authorities to:

• Fully implement the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Freedom of Information Scotland Act 2002 (FOISA).
• Refer to a single source for practical advice and tips.
• View a detailed description of the required actions.
• View a description of rights and exemptions to access.
• Promote openness and good practice.
• Provide advice on contracts.
• Provide advice on dealing with problems arising.
• Establish a plan for public authorities to address the FOIA and FOISA with their contractors.

The BSI Freedom of Information Guide, 2007 Version comes in three parts which are:

Part one: Guide to the FOIA 2000 and FOISA 2002


Part two: Exceptions to the FOIA 2000 and the FOISA 2002

Part three: Supporting documents

Updates for 2007 include:

• Exemptions to access rights.
• Personal information.
• Assessment of compliance.
• Re-use of public sector information and copyright.

COMING SOON - NEW BSI Freedom of Information Guide online.


We have been working on the development of an online service throughout 2006 and are hoping to launch in 2007. The full content of the Guide will be available online. All subscribers will be given FREE access to this service.


Features and functions of the FOI Guide online include:

• Search and browse the full text of the guide and documents online including the full text of the Acts and other relevant legislation.
• Interactive workbooks.
• Download and/or print guidance as PDFs.
• Navigate easily between documents with links to cross-references and to relevant documents and legislation.
• Receive alerts each time the site is updated.
• A fully accessible site, conforming to a minimum of Level AA of W3C guidelines.
  
  

What's included in your subscription?


A subscription to the BSI Freedom of Information Guide, 2007 version will include all three parts in hardcopy, access to the NEW online service when available and regular updates. Subscribe now and receive all the information you need to stay on the right side of current Freedom of Information legislation.