Freedom of info Flashcards
Freedom of Information Act date
2000
What does Freedom of Information do?
Access to information of PUBLIC bodies
Are there exceptions? Name the two.
Yes. Absolute and qualified exceptions.
Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 part 6 did what….
Added new provisions to Freedom of Information:
DATASETS
Name some examples of absolute exemptions?
Confidential information
If the info could already be obtained under the Data Protection Act
Is contained in court records
Name the two types of qualified examples
Class
Harm
How many FOI requests in Q1 2016
12791
What is the most common exemption?
46% about personal information
When was Environment Information Regulations?
2004
What is a publication scheme?
Commitment to make certain information available.
How can information be requested for FOI?
letter or email
How long should information take in FOI?
20 days unless there is delay
Are charges allowed?
Yes. Small.
Which US Amendment protects for some level of privacy?
Fourth
What is the agency responsible for data protection?
Information Commissioners Office
ICO
Data Protection Act date?
1998
What does Data Protect Act (1998) ensure?
that information is used in the way it was originally given
When was Data Protection Act updated and why?
2018
To align with GDPR
What does GDPR stand for?
General Data Protection Regulation
When was GDPR introduced?
25th May 2018