Studio 2

290COM Computer Law studio 2

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1)      The UK needs a freedom of information act because everyone should Have right to the wealth of information held by public authorities.

2)      What is the statutory timescale for answering a request  : is 20 working days

3)      What is the primary purpose of FOI legislation: To create transparency within government and make public authorities accountable to the public.

4)      Request for information under the act can be made : By any person regardless of age and nationality .

5)      If a public authority request a fee:  it does not have to respond to the request until the fee is paid

6)      An authority does not have to comply with a repeat or similar request from the same applicant: unless one year has elapsed from the date of the first request

7)      When determining a request a public authority must consider : whether the request is valid

8)      When does the FOIA override the DPA: When personal data is in the public interest