Freedom of Information: A Practical Guide to Implementing the Act

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This book takes its title very seriously. It is a practical guide to the implementation of the UK's Freedom of Information Act 2000. Its combination of descriptions, checklists, models and practical examples will enable all those involved in the discharge of this important enactment to do so without fear or worry.

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This book takes its title very seriously. It is a practical guide to the implementation of the UK's Freedom of Information Act 2000. Its combination of descriptions, checklists, models and practical examples will enable all those involved in the discharge of this important enactment to do so without fear or worry. Written by an expert at the National Archives, it avoids describing freedom of information in legal terms and instead focuses on implementation of the Freedom of Information Act from a user's point of view; pointing the reader to those parts of the Act which will affect implementation procedures.

This practical guide provides the reader with all of the necessary information to make sure they are compliant with the Freedom of Information Act in the most efficient manner possible covering both preparing for implementation (staffing infrastructure, action planning, records management and training) and actual implementation (use of IT, logging systems and handling requests). The book also includes an examination of how FOI links with other legislation such as Data Protection and Human Rights. Full of checklists and toolkits, the book also comes with free downloadable training materials.

Key areas covered include:

• background to the act
• the legislation
• exemptions
• publication schemes
• enforcement and appeal
• records management
• data protection, human rights and other legislation
• staffing and training
• getting ready for Freedom of Information.

This is essential reading for all in public services work, particularly those involved in customer enquiries, record keeping and policy making.

Author: Kelvin Smith
Publisher: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 185604517X
Pages: 200
Format: Hard Cover
Published Date: May 2004
Availability: Ex Stock