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FOI
Practical Training Level 2 - Applying the Exemptions
Course in London
FOI Workshop w/ Jackie Gray, Associate with Dickinson
Dees LLP.
We are experiencing a
fundamental change in UK government. Public sector bodies must
now make daily decisions on how to respond to requests for
information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and how to
apply the exemptions in the Act. Those decisions are
increasingly reviewed and, in some cases, overturned by the
Information Commissioner and the Information Tribunal.
Statistics produced by the
Department for Constitutional Affairs show us that exemptions
for policy information, personal information, confidential
information and commercially sensitive information are amongst
the most frequently used exemptions.
This Workshop is designed
to help all those involved in responding to FOI requests. Topics
covered include:
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the key exemptions:
confidentiality, personal data, commercially sensitive
material and the effective conduct of public affairs;
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applying the public
interest test;
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guidance
on the FOI exemptions from the Information Commissioner's
Office, the Department of Constitutional Affairs and the
Office of Government Commerce;
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lessons
learned from the decisions of the Information Commissioner
and the Information Tribunal
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how to draft a response
to an FOI request
The morning will consist of
instruction on the legal provisions, with the afternoon
featuring practical exercises and further instruction.
There will be plenty of
opportunity for discussion and delegates are encouraged to bring
queries and questions to the session, which will be fully
interactive.
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Jackie Gray
Jackie Gray is an Associate
with Dickinson Dees LLP in their Projects Team where she
specialises in PPP and PFI projects, outsourcing and IT.
She has particular
expertise in Freedom of Information, Environmental Information
Regulations and Data Protection. |
She
advises both the private and public sector on a wide range of
areas including Health and Local Government Outsourcing
Projects, Strategic Partnerships, Joint Ventures and IT, and has
worked with local authorities, companies and public sector
organisations to establish polices, procedures and guidance and
to advise on handling requests for information, charging
policies, confidentiality, procurement issues and the
application of exemptions and exceptions. She regularly
provides client training and leads workshops on all aspects of
information governance.
Who should attend:
Freedom of
Information Officers, Procurement Officers, Public and Private Sector
Lawyers, Information Managers and Compliance Officers.
Date &
location:
London Thursday, 9th October
2008
Timing:
Short
Day – 10.00am to 4pm ( lunch included )
CPD:
Accredited by the Law Society with 5 hours CPD
Fee:
£345 plus VAT
( £405.37 )
Discount: attend this Workshop plus
FOI Practical Training Level 1 - Essential Knowledge for
the special rate of £595 plus VAT (£699.13)
Book your
place
:: Please
complete the
online
application form
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Download PDF brochure / booking form
:: Telephone the Training Booking
Line on +44 (0)845-226 5723
Freedom of Information Journal
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The 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.
Published in six editions per year, Freedom of Information
journal is a vital tool for all Information Officers, Data
Protection Officers, lawyers and others who work with or for
public bodies, as well as those companies that have substantial
or regular dealings with public bodies. |
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Request a FREE sample
issue: Freedom of Information
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5th Annual Freedom of
Information Conference
12th and 13th May 2009
London, UK
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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.
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