Introduction

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives the general right of access to all types of "recorded" information held by public authorities (and those providing services for them), sets out exemptions from that right and places a number of obligations on public authorities.

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Your Sector

The Freedom of Information act has specific deadlines and requirements for different sectors. To find out more about how the FOI act affects your sector please choose from:

• Police Forces and Authorities
• Health Authorities, PCTs and SHAs
• Higher and Further Education - Colleges and Universities
• Other Public Authorities