Freedom of Information Working Towards Compliance

As from 1 January 2005, Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation will come fully into force throughout the UK and could potentially change the way in which the public sector manages information. This report provides practical advice on how to achieve compliance with the Acts; the report helps to ensure successful management of the key risks that the Acts may pose to organisations across the UK. The report also introduces some of the change management issues that will need to be addressed within organisations to facilitate the transition to a more open culture of FOI.

Acknowledgements URLs About the author Chapter 1: Introduction to Freedom of Information legislation Publisher Summary Background Basic facts about the Acts How to use this book Topics Next steps Chapter 2: Where to start Publisher Summary Objectives Background Checklist General awareness and understanding Organisational structures and systems Cultural issues Summary Useful references Chapter 3: Preparing your information Publisher Summary Objectives Background Checklist Summary Useful references Chapter 4: Procedures for dealing with requests Publisher Summary Objectives Background Checklist Procedures for the release of information Periphery tasks Long-term considerations Summary Useful references Chapter 5: Exemptions Publisher Summary Objectives Background Checklist Summary Useful references Chapter 6: Audit trails, proving compliance and other considerations Publisher Summary Objectives Background Checklist Summary Useful references Chapter 7: Training Publisher Summary Objectives Background Checklist Summary Useful references Chapter 8: Evaluating success and organisational benefits Publisher Summary Objectives Background Checklist Summary Useful references