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FOI Practical Training Level 2 - Applying
the Exemptions
Training courses in London and Manchester
With Jackie Gray, Director 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 Training course is
designed to help all those involved in responding to FOI
requests. Topics covered include:
- A detailed analysis of the key
exemptions including confidentiality, commercially sensitive
information, personal data, effective conduct of public
affairs, investigations and law enforcement, and legal
privilege
- How to apply the key exemptions and
the duty to 'confirm or deny'
- Confidentiality, procurement and
contracts including latest guidance and ICO and IT Decisions
- Drafting a Refusal Notice
- Enforcement and appeals
- Dealing with the Information
Commissioner and the Information Tribunal
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.
The Trainer
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Jackie Gray
is a Director in the Public Services
Team at Dickinson Dees. She has acted on a variety of
PPP/PFI Projects and advised on a wide range of public sector
commercial work, with particular expertise in BSF, IT and
outsourcing.
Jackie specialises in Freedom of
Information and Data Protection for Public Sector clients
but advises on all aspects of information governance in the
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Jackie has worked with
public authorities on the implementation of FOI and advises on
the application of exemptions in relation to specific requests,
handling reviews and appeals and dealing with information
requests and confidentiality issues in public procurements.
She also advises on a wide range of data protection issues
including data sharing arrangements, subject access requests,
dealing with data security issues and advising on compliance
programmes.
She regularly provides
client training on FOI and DPA and speaks at conferences and
presents seminars on information law issues. Jackie has
had a number of articles published and is an Editorial Board
member of the
Freedom of Information Journal.
Who should attend:
Freedom of Information Officers, Records Management Officers,
Archivists, Data Protection Officers, Information Security
Managers, Compliance Officers, Public and Private Sector
Lawyers, Public Authorities‚ Legal Representatives
Dates & locations:
London
Tuesday, 14th September 2010
Manchester
Thursday, 9th December 2010
London
Thursday, 20th January 2011
Manchester
Thursday, 19th May 2011
London
Wednesday, 14th September 2011
Timing:
Short Day – 10.00am to 4pm ( lunch included )
CPD:
Accredited by the Law Society with 5 hours CPD
Fee:
£395 plus VAT (
£464.12 )
If this FOI Training course is booked
with
FOI Practical Training Level 1 - Essential Knowledge the
fee for both courses is: £695 plus VAT ( £816.62 ).
Book
your place
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complete the
online
application form
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Download PDF booking form
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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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Keynote speaker is Graham
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advice and practical guidance in handling key FOI compliance
issues.
The Conference is accredited by the Law
Society with 12 CPD Points.
Save the date: 10th & 11th May, 2011
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