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PDP's legal notice

Updated:  25/06/09

 


 

 

The small size of the group and the knowledge of the course leader meant that all my questions were answered and I returned to work with more confidence than I had before
Terry McCarthy –
Head of Casework Parole Board for England and Wales

 

 

Delivered in a small workshop and facilitated by two experts - there was excellent group participation and input on the Freedom of Information Act
Mark Stradling – Corporate Strategy Officer Daventry District Council

 

 

 

  I found the course very useful.  It was innovative on many different levels.  First, it was good to restrict numbers - this led to a relaxed atmosphere in which each delegate felt free to interject with questions rather than being "talked at".  Second, the length of the course was right - sufficient information about the subject but not too much.  Finally, the course materials were very good.  All round a very good course
Janine Leigh, Thames Water

 

 

 

I found the session to be extremely useful. Damien covered all aspects of EIR in a thorough and entertaining way and I would recommend this seminar to anyone interested in gaining a good grounding
in EIR

Carol Fuller County Information Systems Consultant, Bedfordshire County Council

 

 


 

 

Freedom of Information Journal
 

This FOI journal is designed to assist all those working on Freedom of Information issues to stay fully informed of FOI news,  developments and to receive invaluable and timely advice from the experts in this important field.

 

 

 - Freedom of Information Journal -

 

 

:: Request a FREE sample issue of the journal:  Freedom of Information

 

 


 

Freedom of Information Handbook

 

 - Freedom of Information Handbook -

 

The 2nd edition of the best-selling Freedom of Information book edited by Marcus Turle and Peter Carey is essential reading for all FOI professionals. Each chapter of the book is written by a leading FOI expert practitioner in a clear, concise and practical style.

:: Buy the Freedom of Information Handbook book at Amazon.

 


 

 

6th Annual Freedom of Information Conference

18th & 19th May, 2010
London, UK

Keynote speaker is Graham Smith - Deputy Information Commissioner.

This unique 2-day Conference gives delegates up-to-the minute advice and practical guidance in handling key FOI compliance issues.

The Conference is accredited by the Law Society with 12 CPD Points.

:: Please keep me informed

 

Freedom of Information Workshops 2009/2010

We run the UK's most highly respected practical training courses that deal with all areas of FOI compliance. Each of our Workshops and Seminars includes plenty of time for delegates to ask questions of the expert Workshop and Seminar leaders.

The leaders of the Workshops are the country's foremost FOI experts. As with our highly-regarded data protection training courses, delegates are encouraged to bring questions to the sessions.  During each Workshop, the Workshop leaders will set out the legal requirements of the FOI law followed by practical exercises and further instruction.

Workshops take place at 4 or 5 star conference hotels in central locations in the venue city and venues will be confirmed 14 days before the Workshop date.

All FOI training workshops are fully accredited by the Law Society.

Please click the links below for course outlines, venues and dates:

:: FOI Practical Training Level 1 - Essential Knowledge
:: FOI Practical Training Level 2 - Applying the Exemptions 
:: Understanding the Environmental Information Regulations
:: FOI in Scotland
:: Records Management I  new course dates
:: Records Management II  new course dates
:: Re-Use of Public Sector Information
::
FOI and Data Protection – how they work together (Scotland)
::
FOI and Data Protection - how they work together (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) 


In addition to the FOI Workshops listed above, we can provide tailor-made sessions at your place of work or a location of your choice, please contact us for further details.

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FOI Workshops - Dates and Locations:


FOI Practical Training Level 1 - Essential Knowledge
with Jackie Gray, Associate with Dickinson Dees LLP

This Workshop is designed to help those who will be on the receiving end of requests for information and those who advise and assist them.

London  Wednesday, 2nd September 2009
London
 
Wednesday, 20th January 2010

:: Training course outline and book now...

 



FOI Practical Training Level 2 - Applying the Exemptions
with Jackie Gray, Associate with Dickinson Dees LLP

This Workshop will analyse in-depth the workings of the FOI exemptions. We will consider how the exemptions operate and the guidance available as best practice.  For those in the public sector, we will consider best practice on how to analyse and apply the FOI exemptions and how best to explain their application in response letters.

London  Thursday, 3rd September 2009
London
 
Thursday, 21st January 2010

:: Training course outline and book now...

 



FOI and Data Protection – how they work together (Scotland)
with Christine O'Neill and Grant Campbell, Partners Brodies LLP 

This Workshop will explain the key legal principles which govern when personal data should and should not be released in response to subject access requests and FOI requests.

Edinburgh  Wednesday, 16th September 2009

:: Training course outline and book now...

 


 

FOI and Data Protection - how they work together (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
with Damien Welfare, barrister at 2-3 Gray’s Inn Square  new dates

This Workshop explains the key principles underlying the differences between these important laws, including when personal data should and should not be released in response to subject access requests and FOI/EIR requests.

London  Monday, 28th September 2009

:: Training course outline and book now...

 



Records Management I  new course dates
with Philip Jones, Head of Information Governance at Staffordshire County Council.

This invaluable introductory level Workshop examines core concepts of good records management practice.

Manchester  Tuesday, 22nd September 2009
London  Monday, 5th October 2009
Edinburgh
  Monday, 18th January 2010
Manchester
  Monday, 8th February 2010
London
  Monday, 1st March 2010
Belfast
  Monday, 7th June 2010
London
  Monday, 4th October 2010
Manchester
  Monday, 18th October 2010
Glasgow
  Monday, 22nd November 2010

:: Training course outline and book now...  ( UK courses )
:: Training course outline and book now...  ( Dublin courses )

 

Records Management II  new course dates
with Philip Jones, Head of Information Governance at Staffordshire County Council.

This intermediate level Workshop will provide a grounding in the fundamentals of records management.

Manchester  Wednesday, 23rd September 2009
London  Tuesday, 6th October 2009
Edinburgh
  Tuesday, 19th January 2010
Manchester
  Tuesday, 9th February 2010
London
  Tuesday, 2nd March 2010
Belfast
  Tuesday, 8th June 2010
London
  Tuesday, 5th October 2010
Manchester
  Tuesday, 19th October 2010
Glasgow
  Tuesday, 23rd November 2010

:: Training course outline and book now...  ( UK courses )
:: Training course outline and book now...  ( Dublin courses )
 



Understanding the Environmental Information Regulations ( EIRs )
with Damien Welfare, Barrister at 2-3 Gray's Inn Square.

This Workshop equips practitioners to recognise and handle practical issues arising under the Regulations with confidence, and to avoid the pitfalls of dealing with information requests under the wrong regime.

London  Thursday, 1st October 2009

:: Training course outline and book now...

 



 

FOI in Scotland
with Christine O'Neill, Partner at Brodies LLP.

The session will be particularly beneficial for individuals who deal with FOI issues on a day-to-day basis or at a management level, as the sessions will focus on the practical issues in compliance rather than a theoretical perspective, and there will be plenty of opportunity to brainstorm issues and learn from the experiences of other organisations.

Glasgow  Wednesday, 4th November 2009

:: Training course outline and book now...

 



 

Re-Use of Public Sector Information
Half Day – 9.30 to 1pm

This Workshop is designed to support those who are dealing with the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005.

:: Training course outline

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