Freedom of Information Act (FOI)
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I read that good old uncle Tone has blocked responses from being given to questions posed by MPs over his new gambling bill, and the involvement of American companies, even though MPs are entitled to ask any question they like of the Government.
So much for Freedom of Information.
So much for Freedom of Information.
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My good lady is a Data Protection Solicitor and somewhat of a whizz on FOI. By the sounds of what she said, it would take a VERY good reason not to disclose information and from my time served, the RAF is not VERY good at anything - Bugger.
Their opinion at work is that they are not after our secrets, they just want to know where all the money goes, and now they can.
Deep joy
Their opinion at work is that they are not after our secrets, they just want to know where all the money goes, and now they can.
Deep joy
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From what I understand, the get out clause does exist, but you need to be able to justify WHY the information comes under the get out clause. You cant turn round and say "last weeks menu is Top Secret and won't be revealed", you have to provide a justification as to why that is the case. Makes my heart sink!
I bet large amounts of money that the only people that ask are the UFO/Conspiracy loonies who won't believe us when we say we have nothing to hide!
Incidentally, for those who are confused, DB learning are reportedly going to run a course on handling FOI which should be released shortly.
Finally, did anyone see the Zulu poster on FOI and the ensuing charge of RACISM in Paperclips??
I bet large amounts of money that the only people that ask are the UFO/Conspiracy loonies who won't believe us when we say we have nothing to hide!
Incidentally, for those who are confused, DB learning are reportedly going to run a course on handling FOI which should be released shortly.
Finally, did anyone see the Zulu poster on FOI and the ensuing charge of RACISM in Paperclips??
First of all sorry if I am asking an obvious question answered elsewhere on this thread - but can somebody confirm that the FOI act ALREADY applies in the UK (outside the military)!!
I am in a position where I wish to request access to some information from my local council - are they already required to provide it under the FOI act, or does the 1st Jan date apply to them also!!
Assuming I get an answer - thanks!!
P.S In my case can the council try to get out of providing information by quoting possible breachs of "confidentiality".
I am in a position where I wish to request access to some information from my local council - are they already required to provide it under the FOI act, or does the 1st Jan date apply to them also!!
Assuming I get an answer - thanks!!
P.S In my case can the council try to get out of providing information by quoting possible breachs of "confidentiality".
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This may answer some of your and others questions
http://www.ams.mod.uk/ams/content/do...ce/discinf.htm
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All this FoI stuff is all well and good, but can someone please explain how I can sort out the conflict with that little piece of paper marked 'Official secrets act' that I signed when I joined, or does that not count anymore after Katherine Whatsherface decided to tell all to whoeveritwas.....
Just asking?
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All this FoI stuff is all well and good, but can someone please explain how I can sort out the conflict with that little piece of paper marked 'Official secrets act' that I signed when I joined, or does that not count anymore after Katherine Whatsherface decided to tell all to whoeveritwas.....
Just asking?
(reposted to the correct thread after my fat fingers got it wrong the first time)
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I've even got a nice little reminder on the bottom of my pay slip.
"Freedom of Information - 01 January 2005"
Not quite sure how it affects me apart from we let shareholders look at un-restricted information. Best I leave that to the experts then...
"Freedom of Information - 01 January 2005"
Not quite sure how it affects me apart from we let shareholders look at un-restricted information. Best I leave that to the experts then...
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FOI, no problem.
I got a long email on Monday from Sir Humphrey. Got another yesterday - same email. Just as obscurantist as the first. Full of unintelligible TLAs and jargon. It might be a draft response to an exercise FOI question or a real letter for any enquiry.
As someone in the FOI food chain I haven't a clue.
AIT BU EUID concatenation RLI DII FOI and so on.
I got a long email on Monday from Sir Humphrey. Got another yesterday - same email. Just as obscurantist as the first. Full of unintelligible TLAs and jargon. It might be a draft response to an exercise FOI question or a real letter for any enquiry.
As someone in the FOI food chain I haven't a clue.
AIT BU EUID concatenation RLI DII FOI and so on.
