Freedom of Information Act 2000 course explores the different types of information that can be requested under the Act, and helps you to determine the following

• which information is routinely availableupon request
• which type information request requires specific action
• which type of information is exempt from the provisions of the Act.

Any organisation or department will benefit by having staff who know how to handle requests for information properly, helping employees to avoid potentially serious penalties for failing to comply with the Act.

Who is this course for?

Freedom of Information Act 2000 course is suitable for people with limited work experience and no previous knowledge. It is relevant to those who work in the public sector.

There are no formal entry requirements.

What will you get from this course?

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

* recognise and deal correctly with requests for information affected by the Freedom of Information Act 2000

* understand how the Act affects requests for information

* decide whether such information is routinely available, requires specific action or is exempt from the Act.

Learn From Real Case Studies and Excercises

Freedom of Information Act 2000 course combines on-screen text, optional voiceover and images with case studies and basic exercises to guide you through the basics of the subject.

After each exercise you are given immediate feedback.

At the end of the course, a multiple choice test will check your knowledge and understanding.

You can take this test as many times as you want.