Freedom of information

All public authorities and companies wholly owned by public authorities have obligations under the Freedom of Information Act. When responding to requests, they have to follow a number of set procedures.

Additionally, the development and use of information and communication technologies should take place with an awareness of the legal duties related to freedom of information

BSI offers a range of standards, publications and training designed to ensure your business complies with the Act.

Key publications button cover

Guide to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000 and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act (FOISA) 2002


The BSI Freedom of Information (FOI) Guide 2008 provides detailed guidance on the FOI and Environmental Information legislation, including guidance on the Scottish legislation and provides explanations of all the exemptions to help your organization meet legal requirements.

  

standard coverFreedom of information. A guide for the UK private sector
BSI order ref: BIP 0086:2007 
standard coverBS ISO 15489-1:2001
Information and documentation. Records management. General
standard coverRecords management collection
BSI order ref: BIP 3080: 2007
standard coverBS 10008
Legal admissibility and evidential weight of information stored electronically

 

Freedom of information training courses

 

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