Freedom of Information (online)

Freedom of Information (online)

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About Course

Our Freedom of Information training courses helps you learn and practice what you may already know in theory, yet with our FOI experts assisting you every step of the way, you’re able to hone and perfect this knowledge and these skills. What you need is to gain practical, applicable skills tools and resources that enable the ‘How’ alongside understanding the ‘Why’.

Whether you’re seeking assistance understanding the Freedom of Information act, you need refreshing on the exemptions to disclosure, or you want help maintaining your publication scheme, our training courses are just what you need. From records management to understanding how to handle sensitive information, our Freedom of Information courses provide the opportunity for professional development and the chance to learn from those who have worked alongside people like you.

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What Will You Learn?

  • This course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to effectively meet your statutory duties and run a responsive FOI service.

Course Content

Introduction

  • How to get the most out of this course
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  • Course structure and learning outcomes
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Background to Freedom of Information

Handling Freedom of Information Requests

Class based exemptions

Prejudice based exemptions

The Public Interest Test

Refusing requests and next steps

Your Publication Scheme

End of Course Assessment