Freedom of Information
Working Towards Compliance
Published on 31. October 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
136 pages
978-1-84334-103-1 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Witney
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84334-103-1 (9781843341031)
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E-Book
10/2004
Chandos Publishing
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Person
Liz Taylor has worked in the knowledge and information management field for the past eight years.
Content
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
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