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Freedom of Information Act (2000)

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Freedom of Information Act (2000)

The freedom of information (FOI) act regards how data is kept within public bodies.

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What is a public body?

  • A public body is an organisation that provides a public service.
  • Public bodies include:
    • Hospitals.
    • Schools.
    • Police forces.
    • Armed forces.
    • Government.
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What is the FOI act?

  • The FOI act states that public bodies must regularly publish certain information.
  • It also gives members of the public the right to request information that is held by public bodies.
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What can be requested?

  • Members of the public can request:
    • CCTV footage.
    • Statistics.
    • Financial information.
    • Activity logs.
  • The public body does not need to release the information if releasing the information would cause harm to an individual or endanger national security.

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