
Information Sharing Handbook
Claire Bessant(Editor)
The Law Society (Publisher)
Published on 21. September 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-85328-589-9 (ISBN)
Description
This practical new handbook provides a clear explanation of how the law regulates the sharing of information. Part 1 explains the obligations imposed on public authorities, private organisations, and individuals by the key legal provisions. It explores the basic administrative principles underpinning public authority information sharing and highlights numerous ways in which information sharing may be authorised or restricted. Part 2 explores information sharing issues arising in specific areas; employment, health, children, business and criminal justice. A key component of this text is its focus on the interaction between the various legislative provisions. Written by an expert team of academics and solicitors who teach and advise on information law, it uses real life examples, practical guidance, flowcharts and checklists to demonstrate when and how information can and must be shared. It will be invaluable to solicitors and other professionals whether they advise the public or private sector about information sharing.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations
ISBN-13
978-1-85328-589-9 (9781853285899)
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Person
Claire Bessant is a Principal Lecturer in Law at the University of Northumbria. Formerly in practice as a family solicitor, she is also the author of Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (Law Society Publishing, 2005). Phil Tompkins is a Director at Dickinson Dees, Newcastle Upon Tyne, specializing in commercial contracts, data protection and freedom of information.
Content
Introduction; Part 1: 1. Public authorities and disclosure of information; 2. Information sharing and data protection; 3. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004; 4. A miscellany of legislative provisions permitting and preventing information sharing; 5. The duty of confidence; 6. The Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms; 7. Disclosure and court proceedings; Part 2: 8. Information sharing within healthcare; 9. Sharing information in the employment context; 10. Sharing information in order to promote and safeguard the welfare of children; 11. Disclosure of commercial information; 12. Criminal justice and information sharing.