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Freedom of Information Act Certificate Course
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Online CPD Accredited Course with Certificate of Completion

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Price
£79 inc VAT
Or £26.33/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
3 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
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Overview

In this course, you will learn about the history and purposes of the FOIA, how it is implemented, and what it means for individuals and companies in the public sector.

Certificates

CPD

3 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) ensures that public bodies and organizations uphold the principles of transparency and trustworthiness when it comes to storing and sharing information.

It outlines how and why organizations must share details of their activities with the public.

In this course, you will learn about the history and purposes of the FOIA, how it is implemented, and what it means for individuals and companies in the public sector.

You Will Learn:

  • Why the UK government passed the FOIA, the principles behind the act, and the bodies that fall within its scope
  • The circumstances under which information falls into the remit of the act, who can make a request for information, and how organizations should respond to requests
  • The main duties you have under the Act, including the duty to proactively publish information detailing the activities of your organization
  • Additional pieces of legislation that you may need to consider when publishing and sharing information under the FOIA, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Equality Act 2010

Benefits of Studying This Course

  • If you work for a body covered by the act, this course will help you fulfil your obligations under the law
  • If you wish to make a request for information under the act, this course will help you understand your rights
  • If you are interested in privacy and data protection issues, this course will help further your understanding of these topics
  • If you have a general interest in UK law, this course will further your knowledge of a variety of legal issues

Who is this course for?

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

Requirements

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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